Siena, August 12, 2026 • During the hot months the body activates complex vascular mechanisms to dissipate excess heat through sweating, subtracting blood flow in the stomach and intestine, this causes a slowing of gastric motility and reduces the production of digestive juices. Direct consequence is the slowing of gastric emptying that causes a feeling of heaviness and favors the onset of intestinal disorders in summer • The current heat wave n…
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Siena, August 12, 2026 • During the hot months the body activates complex vascular mechanisms to dissipate excess heat through sweating, subtracting blood flow in the stomach and intestine, this causes a slowing of gastric motility and reduces the production of digestive juices. Direct consequence is the slowing of gastric emptying that causes a feeling of heaviness and favors the onset of intestinal disorders in summer • The current heat wave n…