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Weight Gain Due to Digestive Problems: Often people believe that stomach diseases directly affect the weight, but the truth is that there are some stomach problems, due to which the weight starts increasing gradually. These problems slow down metabolism, spoil digestion and accelerate the process of storing fat in the body. If the weight is increasing without any reason and is also having problems related to the stomach with it, then its root may be hidden in an internal disease.
First of all talk about Irritable Bowell Syndrome i.e. IBS. This disease comes with symptoms like stomach swelling, gas, constipation or diarrhea. IBS is related to mental stress and intestinal sensitivity. In this disease, when the form of constipation dominates, the person starts feeling heavy stomach and water retention starts in the body. This slows down metabolism and can increase weight.
Intestinal problems –
Former Dr. Ananya Gupta of the Gastrology Department in Delhi AIIMS says that a stomach disease has now become quite common. In this, imbalance of good and bad bacteria present in the intestines. There are millions of bacteria in our intestines, which help in running the digestive system smoothly. But when there is disturbance in this balance, such as excessive use of antibiotic or junk food, it causes inflammation in the body. In this situation, metabolism is affected and weight starts to increase gradually.
Weight increases due to constipation
Constipation is also a problem that can cause weight gain. When the stool stays in the body for a long time, toxins are unable to get out and the body starts accumulating them. This not only makes the stomach feel bloated, but also causes weight gain. Long -term constipation reduces a person’s energy and physical activity also decreases, which makes weight control and difficult.
Digestive enzymes shortage
Apart from this, there is a shortage of digestive enzymes in some people. When the body is eating food, but it is not able to digest it properly, then along with the lack of nutrients, weight starts to increase. Pancreas malfunction, gastritis or other internal problems can affect enzyme production.
Growing weight increases with gut syndrome
Nowadays a new and rapid emerging problem is leaked gut syndrome. In this, the intestinal wall becomes weak and from there harmful particles start reaching the blood. This causes chronic swelling in the body and this inflammation starts accumulating fat in the body by weakening metabolism. In this situation the stomach feels heavy and weight starts increasing, even if the diet is normal.
What to take care of
To avoid all these problems, it is necessary to take care of your digestive system. Balanced diet, probiotic food, fiber -rich things and adequate water intake are very important for this. If there is frequent stomach related problems and weight is increasing continuously, then only dieting or exercise is not enough. In such a situation, it would be the best step to meet a doctor and start treatment. Stomach health will be good, only then the weight will remain balanced and the body will feel fit.