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My stool test says that my chemical reaction alkaline 8.5 in my stool is it mean that thre is not enough acid in stomatch to digest? there is also undigested particles and also presence of bacteria in my stol test hat precaution should i have to do?

Q: my stool test says that my chemical reaction alkaline 8.5 in my stool is it mean that thre is not enough acid in stomatch to digest? there is also undigested particles and also presence of bacteria in my stol test hat precaution should i have to do?

: No, it is normal to have undigested food in the store at times, and a pH of 8.5 is not of any concern. You don’t mention what symptoms you are having. Initially, a high fiber diet is healthy. If you’re having symptoms, see your primary doctor or a Gastronenterologist . Good luck.

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No, it is normal to have undigested food in the store at times, and a pH of 8.5 is not of any concern. You don’t mention what symptoms you are having. Initially, a high fiber diet is healthy. If you’re having symptoms, see your primary doctor or a Gastronenterologist . Good luck.

Answered 6/25/2023

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A member asked:

My stool test says that my chemical reaction alkaline 8.5 in my stool is it mean that thre is not enough acid in stomatch to digest? there is also undigested particles and also presence of bacteria in my stol test hat precaution should i have to do?

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