Undigested food in stool: What does it mean?
November, 20th, 2024
Question
For the past few days, I've noticed undigested food in my stool. Should I be concerned?
Summary
Undigested food in stool generally isn’t a problem unless it’s accompanied by other symptoms.
Answer
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Sometimes, you may see undigested food fragments in stool. This usually is high-fiber vegetable matter, which usually isn’t broken down and absorbed in your digestive tract. At times, undigested food is a sign of poor chewing and fast eating. Make sure that you chew your food well.
Undigested food in stool isn’t a problem unless it occurs with lasting diarrhea, weight loss or other changes in your bowel habits. If you have such signs and symptoms, talk to your health care provider.
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