malabsorption – MySymptom

Is it normal to pass completely undigested food in your stool?

1. Introduction Noticing recognizable, completely undigested food in your stool can be an alarming discovery. However, from a clinical perspective, seeing fragments of certain foods in the toilet bowl is frequently a normal biological occurrence. The human digestive tract is highly efficient, but it is not designed to dissolve absolutely every organic compound we consume. … Read more

What causes chronic diarrhea and weight loss?

1. Introduction: Defining Chronic Diarrhea and Unintentional Weight Loss Chronic diarrhea combined with unintentional weight loss is typically caused by conditions that trigger intestinal inflammation or impair nutrient absorption, such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Celiac Disease, or chronic pancreatic insufficiency. In other cases, endocrine disorders like hyperthyroidism or chronic underlying infections may be the root … Read more