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.
Conditions that may cause variations in body temperature. If you feel cold, then suddenly youâre hot without adjusting the room temperature, it may be due to a thyroid problem. Thyroid, an endocrine gland located above the collarbone, is responsible for regulating the metabolism, heart rate and body temperature.