I'm having some trouble with gas, and I think it might be related to the fact that I've been eating a lot of boiled egg whitesabout 5 to 6 every day. Can they actually be causing this gas issue? If they are, is there something I can do to help with the gas? And what if I decide to switch to liquid egg whites insteadwould that make any difference?

Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 4+ Yrs

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Interesting combination of symptoms.

Relationship Between UTI and Undigested Food in Stool

1. Unrelated conditions: UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) and undigested food in stool are generally unrelated conditions.
2. E. coli in urine culture: The presence of E. coli in your urine culture confirms a UTI, but the low colony count might indicate a mild infection.
3. Undigested food in stool: This symptom could be related to:
   • Gastrointestinal issues (e.g., IBS, gastroparesis, or malabsorption)
   • Dietary factors (e.g., food intolerance, high-fiber diet, or inadequate digestive enzymes)
   • Other medical conditions (e.g., celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or pancreatic insufficiency)

Next Steps

1. Complete UTI treatment: Finish the prescribed antibiotic course to clear the E. coli infection.
2. Investigate gastrointestinal symptoms: Consult a gastroenterologist or a primary care physician to evaluate the undigested food in stool symptom.
3. Dietary and lifestyle changes: Consider keeping a food diary, avoiding trigger foods, and incorporating digestive-friendly foods and habits.

Answered 04/07/2025