Undigested Food in Stool: Why It Happens and What to Do About It

There are a few reasons undigested food might appear in the toilet (your stool) — and they’re mostly harmless.

I recently contributed to Everyday Health on the topic, and you can  read the full article here. Here is an excerpt from the article:

"Your body breaks down the food you eat as it travels through your digestive system, but some pieces may make a surprise reappearance in your stool (poop).

High-fiber foods like raw veggies are the most likely cause of undigested food in your stool because your body has a harder time breaking them down.

 Food pieces in stool can be fairly common, says Douglas Sprung, MD, a gastroenterologist in Altamonte Springs, Florida. “Anyone can see undigested food periodically,” he says.

But other factors, including certain medical conditions, can cause this symptom and may warrant a visit to the doctor in some cases."