Soaring temperatures might be enjoyable to many but they can come with some side effects. Many people find their ankles swell up as the thermometer rises.
And others can find it harder to remove rings from their fingers on a sunny day. But what is the reason behind the swelling which can make life a little uncomfortable?
One doctor has explained it is down to the body's own temperature regulation system. According to Dr Bryony Henderson, lead GP at digital healthcare provider Livi, it's one of the ways our bodies try to cool us down in the heat, reports the Manchester Evening News.