Stool Muscle Fibers
Undigested muscle fibers from meat in stool, indicating protein malabsorption.
Why it matters: Presence suggests pancreatic insufficiency or rapid transit preventing proper protein digestion.
May increase with:
May decrease with:
What is Stool Muscle Fibers?
Undigested muscle fibers from meat in stool, indicating protein malabsorption.
What might a high or low Stool Muscle Fibers mean?
Presence suggests pancreatic insufficiency or rapid transit preventing proper protein digestion.
What can affect Stool Muscle Fibers?
It may be higher with: Pancreatic insufficiency, Rapid transit, High protein diet, Low stomach acid. It may be lower with: Normal digestion, Adequate proteases, Proper chewing.
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