India, July 11 -- The monsoon season sees an alarming rise in stomach infections. As this is concerning, it's a vital time to remember how interconnected gut health is with other bodily functions, from the gut-brain axis to the gut-immunity axis. In other words, your gut influences major functions, from mental wellbeing to immune response. This makes it crucial to safeguard your digestive system during this vulnerable season.

Dr Anukalp Prakash, Director of Gastroenterology, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, shared with HT Lifestyle how the monsoon season increases the risk of stomach infections.

Further, Dr Prakash warned that during the monsoon season, people frequently visit gastroenterologists with common symptoms that indicate stomach i...