What You Must Know About Your Digestive System

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Poor Digestion Signs You May Be Ignoring

If you find yourself experiencing any of the following symptoms you may want to check with your primary care physician to see what can be done to correct them.

Bad Breath. If you have bad breath that won’t go away no matter what you do it could be problems with your digestive tract. Any kind of fishy odor could mean kidney problems and if it smells like fruit your diabetes could be out of control.
Needing a Nap After Eating. If you find yourself tired after you just finished a meal you might have a slow digestive process. Try to eat smaller meals and refrain from overeating.
Bad Odors. Some foods that are hard to digest, such as red meats, could become reabsorbed into the body and leave the body by sweating and coming out through the skin. Once they pass through the digestive process they may emit a smell.
Anemia and a Deficiency of Iron. If you find that you have an iron deficiency, you could be losing blood in your gastrointestinal tract. Celiac disease could leave you anemic.
Nails that are Brittle. When you take a look at your fingernails and you see ridges or any other kind of issues with them they may be the result of too little acid creating trouble digesting your meals.
Problems with your Skin. You should check with a dermatologist if you find yourself experiencing problems with your skin. Doctors have found that some skin conditions, such as eczema, acne, rosacea, and dermatitis, begin in the digestive tract.
Unexplained Weight Issues. If you find yourself losing weight and you haven’t been trying to, it could be a sign that your body is unable to absorb the nutrients you are consuming. If you are gaining weight and haven’t increased your eating habits, you may be experiencing a slow bowel movement.
Food Allergies. You may have trouble digesting certain foods or liquids because your body may not have enough digestive enzymes. You could be allergic to dairy because you do not have the lactase enzyme.