Digestive Health Assessment – Dr Sarang Patil Holistic Healer

Your digestive health is influenced by more than what you eat. Meal patterns, hydration, physical activity, sleep, stress and bowel habits can all play a part in how you experience your digestion.

This short assessment is designed to help you reflect on your current digestive-health patterns. It is not a medical diagnostic test. Your results cannot determine the cause of a symptom or tell you whether you have a particular disease.

If you have persistent, severe, worsening or concerning symptoms, appropriate medical evaluation is important, regardless of what this assessment suggests.

30 questions 5 to 7 minutes Educational self-reflection, not a diagnosis

How to use this assessment

Think about your experience over roughly the past 2 to 4 weeks. For each statement, choose the response that best describes how often it applies to you. Answer as honestly as you can. There are no right or wrong answers.

0: Never or almost never
1: Occasionally
2: Sometimes
3: Often
4: Very often or almost always

Question 1 of 30 answered so far: 0

Eating Patterns

1. I eat my main meals at reasonably consistent times.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

2. I eat slowly enough to notice and enjoy my food.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

3. I frequently eat while distracted, rushed or under significant stress.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

4. I regularly eat beyond comfortable fullness.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

5. My food choices are generally varied and nutritionally balanced.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

Digestive Symptoms

6. I experience acidity, heartburn or a burning sensation in my upper abdomen or chest.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

7. I experience bloating or a feeling of abdominal fullness.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

8. I experience excessive belching or gas that is uncomfortable or bothersome.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

9. I experience abdominal discomfort or pain.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

10. I experience indigestion, early fullness or discomfort after eating.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

Bowel Health

11. My bowel movements are reasonably regular for me.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

12. I have difficulty passing stools or experience constipation.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

13. I have loose stools or diarrhoea more often than I would consider normal for me.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

14. I frequently feel that I have not completely emptied my bowel.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

15. My bowel habits have changed noticeably compared with my usual pattern.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

Routine & Lifestyle

16. I drink enough fluids for my individual needs.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

17. I include regular physical activity or movement in my routine.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

18. I spend long periods sitting without taking movement breaks.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

19. My daily routine is reasonably consistent.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

20. I regularly skip meals or have highly irregular eating patterns.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

Stress, Sleep & the Gut-Brain Connection

21. I experience significant stress during my day.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

22. I notice that my digestive symptoms become worse during stressful periods.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

23. I have difficulty getting enough restorative sleep.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

24. I feel that poor sleep affects my digestion or appetite.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

25. I have regular opportunities during the day to relax and recover.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

Your Relationship With Your Digestive Health

26. I pay attention to patterns in my digestion.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

27. I know which habits or foods seem to affect my digestion.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

28. I have a practical routine that supports my digestive wellbeing.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

29. I feel confident knowing which digestive symptoms should prompt medical advice.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

30. I feel that I understand my digestive health reasonably well.

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very often

This assessment is educational and does not diagnose disease. If symptoms are persistent, worsening or concerning, seek appropriate medical evaluation. Read the full Medical Disclaimer.