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34 year old male. recently ate some indian food 2 days ago. noticed the next day had some minor gastrointestinal issues. just gassy, slightly sludgy darker stool (i take pepto), and has a stronger than normal smell. no pain. concerns?
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This doesn't indicate any kind of health problem. It may mean your GI tract doesn't tolerate some spices or other food ingredients.
Answered 1/7/2023
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