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What's Causing Your Gut Symptoms?

Answer 25 quick questions to find your top root-cause pattern and a 3-step next plan.

This is educational and not medical diagnosis.

Section 1: Stool + Motility

Over the past 4 weeks, I have fewer than 1 bowel movement per day on most days.

Over the past 4 weeks, I have fewer than 1 bowel movement per day on most days.
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My stools are hard/dry or I strain to go.

My stools are hard/dry or I strain to go.
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I often feel like I didn’t fully empty my bowels.

I often feel like I didn’t fully empty my bowels.
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My bloating gets worse as the day goes on and improves after a bowel movement.

My bloating gets worse as the day goes on and improves after a bowel movement.
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I have loose stools (Bristol 6–7) more than 2 days per week.

I have loose stools (Bristol 6–7) more than 2 days per week.
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Section 2: Digestion/ Acid/ Enzymes

I feel heavy, overly full, or like food “sits there” after meals.

I feel heavy, overly full, or like food “sits there” after meals.
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I burp a lot or feel pressure in my upper abdomen after eating.

I burp a lot or feel pressure in my upper abdomen after eating.
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I get reflux/heartburn symptoms, especially after larger meals.

I get reflux/heartburn symptoms, especially after larger meals.
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I sometimes see undigested food in my stool.

I sometimes see undigested food in my stool.
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Section 3: Dysbiosis/ Fermentation

I get gassy or bloated after beans, crucifers, onions/garlic, or very high-fiber meals.

I get gassy or bloated after beans, crucifers, onions/garlic, or very high-fiber meals.
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My symptoms feel worse after sugar alcohols, “high-fiber” bars, or lots of added prebiotic fibers.

My symptoms feel worse after sugar alcohols, “high-fiber” bars, or lots of added prebiotic fibers.
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My stool pattern is unpredictable (constipation and diarrhea, or frequent changes).

My stool pattern is unpredictable (constipation and diarrhea, or frequent changes).
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My gut symptoms started or worsened after antibiotics, food poisoning, or a stomach bug.

My gut symptoms started or worsened after antibiotics, food poisoning, or a stomach bug.
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Section 4: Yeast/ Candida

I have strong sugar or refined-carb cravings most days.

I have strong sugar or refined-carb cravings most days.
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I feel foggy, tired, or “blah” after eating sweets.

I feel foggy, tired, or “blah” after eating sweets.
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I’ve dealt with recurring yeast-type issues in the past.

I’ve dealt with recurring yeast-type issues in the past.
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My symptoms flare when I’m eating more sweets, baked goods, or sweet drinks.

My symptoms flare when I’m eating more sweets, baked goods, or sweet drinks.
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Section 5: Bile Flow/ Fat Malabsorption

Fatty meals make me nauseated, heavy, or uncomfortable.

Fatty meals make me nauseated, heavy, or uncomfortable.
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My stools sometimes float or look greasy/oily.

My stools sometimes float or look greasy/oily.
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I often do better with smaller or lower-fat meals.

I often do better with smaller or lower-fat meals.
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Section 6: Inflammation/ Gut Barrier + Immunity

My gut feels “reactive” and I’m sensitive to many foods.

My gut feels “reactive” and I’m sensitive to many foods.
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Stress or poor sleep clearly worsens my gut symptoms.

Stress or poor sleep clearly worsens my gut symptoms.
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I often have urgency (when I need to go, I need to go quickly).

I often have urgency (when I need to go, I need to go quickly).
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I have symptoms beyond digestion that flare with gut issues (skin, headaches, joint aches, fatigue)

I have symptoms beyond digestion that flare with gut issues (skin, headaches, joint aches, fatigue)
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Section 7: Red Flag / Needs Medical Rule-Out

I’ve had blood in stool, black/tarry stool, unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, or severe abdominal pain.

I’ve had blood in stool, black/tarry stool, unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, or severe abdominal pain.
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