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How To Know Whether The Food We Are Eating Is Digested Properly Or Not?

Posted on Mon, 1 Jun 2015

Question: How to know whether the food we are eating is digested properly and How to recognize whether protiens & Neutrients from that food is properly utilized by our Body.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
If the nutrients are not digested properly, they will not be utilized by the body.
This maldigestion and malabsorption can lead to a number of different symptoms depending on which nutrient is not digested properly and is deficient. Some of the common symptoms are weight loss, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, increased flatulence, skin lesions and neurological abnormalities.

I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (14 minutes later)

Thanks for your reply Doctor.

Can you please reply the same in simpler terms, If unable to understand these medical terms.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
In simpler terms

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If the nutrients are not digested properly, they will not be utilized by the body.
This poor digestion and poor absorption can lead to a number of different symptoms depending on which nutrient is not digested properly.
Some of the common symptoms are
-Weight loss
- Loose stools
- Bloating of the stomach
- Increased gas
-Skin lesions
-Nerve related abnormalities.

I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (53 minutes later)

Only if we find these symptoms then we can say that food is not digested properly?

How to overcome increased Gas levels?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, if you have any of these symptoms poor digestion can be suspected.
If increased gas is due to infection, then it has to be treated.
Enzyme supplements would help to reduce gas.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

How to know the cause for this?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Some of the tests to diagnose poor digestion and poor absorption are complete blood count, stool test, small bowel biopsy, breath test etc.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (13 hours later)

Can you please suggest me what step should i take inorder to check my Digestion.

Can you please give in detail.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
What symptoms you have?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Please tell me what symptoms you have so that I can give a specific answer.
Why you think you have issues with digestion?

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (18 hours later)

Am facing Gastric problems and i feel my digestion is not proper.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (31 hours later)

Brief Answer:
What symptoms you have?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sorry to ask you again.
Gastric problem is a vague term.
Do you mean abdominal discomfort or bloating or belching or heartburn?
Can you be more specific?
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (18 hours later)

Yeah, Sure!

After 30-40 mins of my meal, i feel like Gas is formed and i will get fart.

I want to get rid of that.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I would advise the following.
First get a stool test done. If it shows infection, treat it.

Reduce the amount of fiber intake. But you need to be a little careful as fiber intake is needed for good bowel movements. Reduce beans, cabbage, cauliflower, dhal etc.

Take a course of probiotic supplements like VSL #3 or you can take yogurt.
Take enzyme supplements. There are plenty of brands available in our country.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 hours later)

enzyme supplements like?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (28 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Xymex MPS

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are many available in the market.
I do not know which is available in your place.
Xymex MPS is one such brand.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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