In the stomach, food tends to hang around for a little longer and this depends on a variety of factors including the amount of food you have consumed, how much fat it contains, and also the acidity of the stomach. However, all food should have left the stomach within 2 to 4 hours.
Many factors can affect body temperature. Illness, Disease and Trauma. Fever can be caused by infection or illness; this is the bodyâs way of fighting the infection. Certain diseases, such as arthritis, hyperthyroidism and leukemia may also cause elevated body temperature.
Causes of Low Body Temperature. Body temperature can fall due to numerous reasons .such as being exposed to cold weather or wearing soaked or wet clothing for a long time. On the other hand, abnormally low body temperature can also be a potential symptom of the following diseases and disorders: Addisonâs Disease.