India, Dec. 5 -- Nature's call is regarded as one of the most dreaded moments in the winter, when you have to abandon your warm blanket and step away from the toasty heater to waddle to the cold bathroom. And if constipation decides to show up, the wait gets even longer and freezing. Furthermore, if you don't take proper precautions in the colder months, you are likely to suffer from constipation, leaving you stranded far longer.

To understand what makes one more vulnerable to gut issues like constipation in winter months, HT Lifestyle spoke to Dr Sanil Parekh, additional director, interventional endoscopy, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai.

Let's take a closer look at what the seasonal factors contributing to the surge of c...