Water and Your Gut: Understanding the Link Between Hydration and Digestion
In the scorching heat of Hyderabad, where daily commutes leave you parched and meals feel heavier than they should, that persistent bloating, constipation, or nagging abdominal discomfort might seem like mere inconveniences—but what if they're your gut crying out for something as basic as water? Dehydration creeps in unnoticed, disrupting the delicate balance of digestion and turning efficient nutrient processing into a sluggish, painful ordeal that saps your energy and fogs your focus. With urban lifestyles in areas like Meerpet and LB Nagar favoring quick caffeinated sips over steady hydration, many suffer silently, allowing minor gut imbalances to escalate into chronic issues like IBS or diverticulitis. Dr. Rahul Raghavapuram, renowned as the best gastroenterologist in Meerpet and a leading gastrointestinal surgeon in LB Nagar, Hyderabad, sees this pattern daily at his IRA Gastro clinic, where over 15 years of expertise has shown him how inadequate water intake underlies 60-70% ...