The Gut Gazette

Diarrhea after your last antibiotic dose? Learn what to tell your clinician, signs of dehydration, C. diff concerns and why probiotics are not a universal fix.

Can beets make your poop red? Check foods, timing and warning signs, and understand why a photo cannot reliably distinguish beet pigment from blood.

Diarrhea after gallbladder removal? Understand meal-related urgency, bile, useful food records and when persistent symptoms need medical care.

Soft poop but still straining? Learn why texture and emptying differ, what to record and when pelvic-floor or other medical assessment may help.

Constipation during perimenopause? Explore possible contributors, what remains uncertain, warning signs and useful notes for a medical appointment.

Does matcha make you poop? Separate a normal urge from diarrhea and check caffeine, milk, sweeteners and your café recipe before blaming the tea.

Constipation after a GLP-1 dose increase? Learn what to record, when to contact your prescriber and which symptoms need urgent medical attention.

Bloating after adding fiber? Check portions, added ingredients and constipation, with a worked example and practical guidance on what to record.

Diarrhea after an electrolyte drink? Check servings, water volume, magnesium and sweeteners with a worked label example and rehydration guidance.

A whole pill in your poop may be a ghost tablet. Check the exact formulation, learn what to ask your pharmacist and avoid taking an extra dose.