A top doctor has explained how the heatwave currently gripping the UK can have a serious impact on your digestive system - causing stomach bugs and diarrhoea. Dr Ross Perry, GP and medical director of Cosmedics, stressed that complications from scorching temperatures include heat exhaustion which can spark a whole host of digestive issues. The warning comes as England was plunged under a heat dome on Monday, with areas such as Surrey reaching 28.
3C, making it the hottest day of the year so far. According to the Met Office , London saw a peak of 27.4C at St James’s Park, while temperatures soared to 26.
9C in Aberdeenshire and 25C in Northern Ireland. Despite there being perks to enjoying the sun spending too much time in the heat can be detrimental to your health and could cause dehydration, heat exhaustion and even heatstroke. On Monday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) placed eight regions except the North East, under yellow heat alerts.
The alert reads: "Minor impacts are probable across the health and social care sector, including Increased use of healthcare services by the vulnerable population. Increase in risk of mortality amongst vulnerable individuals and increased potential for indoor environments to become very warm." The agency warned that the health and social care sector could be impacted by the crippling heat this week.
A loss of appetite and feeling sick is one of eight key signs of heat exhaustion, according to the NHS . Dr Ross Perry previously told Ma.