Diet and lifestyle changes can make a big difference: Cut back on fatty foods. Avoid fizzy drinks. Eat and drink slowly. Quit smoking. Don't chew gum. Exercise more. Avoid foods that cause gas. Avoid sweeteners that cause gas such as fructose and sorbitol.
What are the symptoms of not digesting food properly?
A feeling of fullness after eating just a few bites. Vomiting undigested food eaten a few hours earlier. Acid reflux. Changes in blood sugar levels.
Why is my digestive system not breaking down food?
If it passes too slowly, your body absorbs too much water and you may become constipated. Your body can't fully digest foods high in fiber, a type of carbohydrate. While your body breaks down most carbohydrates into sugar molecules, it can't break down fiber. So it passes through your GI tract undigested.
What causes trouble digesting food?
Intestinal problems, such as polyps and cancer, infections, celiac disease, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, malabsorption, short bowel syndrome, and intestinal ischemia. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and hiatal hernia.
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