India, June 7 -- We often blame spicy food or stress for tummy troubles, but the real culprits might be hiding in your daily routine. From skipping meals to sleeping odd hours, certain every day habits can silently disrupt your digestive balance. Dr. Pal Manickam, a U.S.-based gastroenterologist, often shares insights related to health and wellness with his Insta family. (Also read: Gastroenterologist shares 5 early warning signs of poor liver health: From loss of appetite to dark patches on face )

In his May 20 post, he shared 7 small everyday habits that could be ruining your gut health without you even realising it. Here's what he advises we avoid or fix:

Constantly snacking throughout the day disrupts the migrating motor complex (MM...