A member asked:

Side effects of eating raw rice.?am experiencing stomach pain and stomach distention.is i\dis because of eating excess raw rice/

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Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi answered

Specializes in Hepatology

Yes: High fiber and undigested starch is fermented in colon by bacteria resulting in bloatingand cramping---- your symptoms.

Answered 11/2/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Raw Rice: Bacillus cereus that may be found on raw rice can cause food poisoning. Lectin is a protein in raw rice that can also cause food poisoning. It is important to cook rice before eating it.

Answered 5/21/2020

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