![]() ![]() Evaluation of the blood found in stool depends on its characteristics, in terms of color, quantity and other features, which can point to its source, however, more serious conditions can present with a mixed picture, or with the form of bleeding that is found in another section of the tract. The term can refer either to melena, with a black appearance, typically originating from upper gastrointestinal bleeding or to hematochezia, with a red color, typically originating from lower gastrointestinal bleeding. īlood in stool or rectal bleeding looks different depending on how early it enters the digestive tract-and thus how much digestive action it has been exposed to-and how much there is. Slow bleeding from the ascending portion of the colon can result in partial digestion of the blood and the appearance of melena in the stool. īleeding of the lower GI tract will typically appear as hematochezia and can vary in degree of seriousness. Hematochezia generally occurs lower in the GI tract, and is much closer to its exit, although fast bleeds can occur in the upper system as well. Blood entering the upper GI tract travels further, therefore has more exposure to the GI system and can be partially digested into melena before leaving the system. Other organs participate in digestion including the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A chronic condition that is characterized by the urgent need to defecate, which helps relieve painful abdominal symptoms.The transition from the upper to lower GI tract is considered to occur at the duodenal-jejunal junction, therefore small intestine is part of both the upper and lower GI tract.Acute gastroenteritis: May be caused by a bacterial or viral infection presenting with diarrhea as its primary symptom.This may be in seen in conditions such as celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, or pancreatic insufficiency. This is when your body is unable to extract the needed nutrients from your food. Having other GI issues: Diarrhea and weight loss are signs of malabsorption.Overcooking foods: This may alter the chemical composition of chemicals found in your food, making them harder to digest.Things move quickly: Having symptoms of diarrhea decreased the amount of time food remained in the digestive system. ![]() This makes it harder for digestive enzymes to act on them. The food has a tough exterior shell: Foods such as corn or seeds have very durable exteriors.Not chewing your food thoroughly makes this process difficult and increases the chance of food remaining intact. It allows for digestive enzymes to work on the food and break them down faster. Not chewing your food thoroughly: Part of the digestive process is chewing your food.Foods aren’t broken down properly: This often includes food that is high in fiber, as they are difficult to digest.Until then, the following are potential factors that may lead to undigested food in your stool: Speaking to a doctor will often provide you with the answers you need. ![]() So, when you find that you are having questionable bowel movements, possibly including undigested food, we keep it to ourselves to save us from embarrassment. Talking about stool with your family and friends is not very fun. This is only seen as a minor problem unless it occurs with other symptoms such as weight loss, chronic diarrhea, or other bowel changes. There are many foods that the body has a tough time digesting. Fiber rich food includes corn, peanuts, and cereals. Often, fiber is excreted unchanged, but sometimes it can be metabolized into gas and acids. Most of this indigestible matter can be found in the form of fiber.įiber cannot be digested by the human digestive tract, as we lack the enzymes to break it down. Approximately 30 percent of stool contains indigestible food matter that your body was unable to make use of. It’s pretty common to have undigested food in your stool. ![]()
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