Quiz Gut

Diminished appetite

Constipation

Abdominal bloating

Heartburn due to spicy foods, chocolate, citrus, peppers, alcohol, or caffeine Indigestion

Temporary relief by using antacids, food, milk, or carbonated beverages

Difficulty digesting fruits and vegetables; undigested food found in stools Stomach pain, burning, or aching 1 to 4 hours after eating

Feel full while eating and after meals

Bad breath

Gas quickly following a meal

Belching or burping

Increased gut motility, diarrhea

Alternating constipation and diarrhea

Mucus in stool

Poorly formed or loose stools

Four or more large stools daily

Stools have foul odor

Suspect nutrient malabsorption

Diagnosed with celiac disease, irritable bowel

syndrome (IBS), or diverticulosis/diverticulitis

Stomach cramps

Flatulence (gas)

Fiber-rich diet doesn’t help constipation

History of pimples or skin eruptions?

Any known food allergies?

Feeling that bowels do not empty completely

Lower abdominal pain relieved by passing stool or gas

Alternating constipation and diarrhea

Constipation Hard, dry, or small stool

Coated tongue or buildup of debris on tongue

Use laxatives

History of bladder and/or kidney infection

Yeast infection (including vaginal)

Fingernail and/or toenail fungus

Use of antibiotics in past year?

Abdominal distention after consuming fiber, starches, or sugar

Abdominal distention after taking certain probiotics or other dietary supplements

Abdominal distention, bloating, or a noisy gut after eating healthy vegetables

Bloating or feeling full in upper abdominal area (just below rib cage)