Common Daily Habits Affecting Digestive Health

Kathmandu. Gas, constipation, acidity and bloating are becoming common problems for many people these days. Many people take medication to solve these problems, but they ignore the impact their daily habits are having on their digestive system.

Many small habits of people are slowly damaging the health of the stomach and intestines, says gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi, who trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford.

According to him, most people have at least four such habits that can weaken the digestive system in the long run.

Habit of eating while watching mobile

This habit is seen in many people now. According to Dr. Sethi, doing so prevents the brain from correctly understanding the signal that the stomach is full, which can lead people to eat more than necessary. This negatively affects the digestive process.

Habit of skipping breakfast without a plan

Many people skip breakfast in the name of losing weight. But skipping meals like this without a proper plan can increase stress-related hormones in the body and slow down the digestive process. This can lead to increased fatigue and stomach problems throughout the day.

Habit of eating sweets after every meal

The habit of eating something sweet or sugary after eating something in the morning, afternoon, or evening also carries the risk of increasing bad bacteria in the stomach. Doctors say that excessive sugar intake further increases the craving for sweets.

Habit of taking painkillers even for minor pain:

Some people immediately take painkillers to reduce pain when they have a headache or body ache. But this habit is considered harmful to the intestines. Especially with long-term use, medicines like ibuprofen can affect the inner lining of the intestines.

Habit of drinking a lot of water only at night:

Some people do not drink much water during the day. But they drink a lot of water at once at night. But this habit is not appropriate. Doctors suggest that drinking a lot of water only at night is not enough, as the body and intestines need water regularly throughout the day.

Repeatedly suppressing the urge to go to the toilet:

Some people hold back even when they feel the urge to urinate or defecate. Due to such habits, the body may slowly stop giving such signals. This can lead to chronic constipation.

Habit of constantly snacking:

The habit of constantly snacking also does not give the stomach time to rest. According to doctors, the intestines have a natural