We hear since childhood that water is life. The contribution of water is very important in keeping our digestion strong but in the present times pollution has become a serious issue. How pure is the water we drink? It is important to have information about this. Polluted water harms your stomach. Dr. Sudeep Khanna, Senior Consultant, Department of Gastroenterology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, says that polluted water can harm your stomach.
Dr. Khanna says that it is important to identify the elements polluting water. Polluted elements include heavy metals, pesticides and chemical particles, which mix with water and spoil it. By drinking such water our body can become vulnerable to infection.
gastrointestinal infections
Dr. Sudeep Khanna explains that microbial pollutants pollute water. They directly prey on the intestines of humans. Bacteria like Enatomebhistolytica, E. coli, Salmonella and Giardia cause serious stomach infections. Not only this, they can also put life at risk.
risk of these diseases
Dr. Sudeep Khanna told that contaminated water contains heavy lead, arsenic and mercury which causes great harm to digestive health. Due to these poisonous particles, digestion becomes weak. Due to this, many types of problems like gastritis, ulcer and lack of nutrition absorption start occurring. Let us tell you that drinking contaminated water can cause various gastrointestinal problems like intestinal diseases and dysbiosis, which can even put the patient's life at risk.
how to protect
Health experts say that to avoid health problems caused by contaminated water, drink boiled water. Water can be purified by boiling. In winter, water should always be boiled before drinking or gargling with it. In summer, boil water and cool it for some time, then use it. Apart from this, filters can also be used.
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