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A 23-year-old female 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 Vuppalanchianswered
Hepatology 25 years experience
Yes: High fiber and undigested starch is fermented in colon by bacteria resulting in bloatingand cramping---- your symptoms.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
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.
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Last updated Nov 2, 2020
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