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How Should I Improve My Digestion When I Notice Some Undigested Food In My Stool?

Posted on Sun, 11 Apr 2021

Question: From recent few weeks, I observe certain elements like coriander leaves, red chilly pieces etc in my stool. Please suggest me how to improve my digestion.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R K and I am pleased to assist you.

How long you have been having this symptom?
Do you have increased frequency of bowel movements / diarrhea?
Are you losing weight?
Any other medical illness you have?
Are you on any medications?

Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (24 hours later)

Hello doctor,

Below are my answers
How long you have been having this symptom?
Recent few weeks

Do you have increased frequency of bowel movements / diarrhea?
Yes, Its increased to two or at times three from usual one time a day

Are you losing weight?
No

Any other medical illness you have?
None

Are you on any medications?
No

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

What you have mentioned are indigestible part of food items (fiber). Presence of these need not always mean you have indigestion that requires treatment.

Sometimes it may be part of irritable bowel syndrome when it is associated with increased bowel movements or abdominal discomfort. Again this is a functional problem and not a thing to worry about.

Only when there are danger signs like weight loss and nutritional deficiency we need to investigate further and treat it.

Regards,
Dr.R.K

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar