Did you know that stool can tell a lot about your health and the condition of your internal organs? So, if you want to check your health, just look at the toilet when you defecate.
Ok do you know your stool?
The brown color in stool comes from food that has been digested and all the nutrients absorbed.
Regular bowel movements are essential for good health, as this helps your body get rid of all unnecessary substances. Therefore, stool color can tell a lot about your overall health.
Stool consistency
Separate solid blocks, such as nuts
This is a sign that your body lacks fiber and fluids. In this case, you should drink more water and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Sausage shaped, smooth and soft
This is what normal stool should look like and is a sign of good health.
Watery, no solid pieces, all liquid
This is classified as diarrhea and is usually caused by an infection. In this case, you should drink more fluids to keep the body hydrated.
Sausage-shaped but lumpy
It is not a serious condition and you should drink more fluids and eat foods rich in fiber.
Smooth spots with sharp edges
Normal, but you still need to drink more fluids.
Thin pieces with rough edges and soft stool
He’s still normal, but he’s about to get diarrhea.
Soft and sticks to the sides of the toilet bowl
This means that your body is not absorbing fat properly, which may lead to too much fat accumulating in the body. Chronic pancreatic disease may be the main cause of this disease.
Stool shadow
brown
Brown is the normal color of stool.
green
This means that you may have been eating too many green leafy vegetables or green-colored foods.
yellow
This stool color may be a sign of excess body fat due to a malabsorption disorder such as celiac disease.
black
This may be a sign of internal bleeding caused by some ulcer or cancer. It can also be caused by supplements containing iron or bismuth subsalicylate. Consult your doctor.
Light, white or clay colour
This may be an indication of bile duct obstruction or taking certain medications. You should consult your doctor.
- Bloody or red
If you notice blood in your stool, this may be a symptom of cancer. You should consult your doctor immediately.
Fast facts about stool
It usually takes one to three days for the food you eat to end up in your stool.
Stool consists of bacteria, undigested food, dead cells, and mucus.
Healthy stool flows slowly. How often should you defecate?
Usually, people have a bowel movement once or twice a day, but some may have a bowel movement more or less often.
How to keep stool healthy?
Eat foods rich in fiber (20 to 25 grams), drink plenty of water, and exercise regularly.
Good hydration is vital for normal bowel movements.
