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    • Trust Your Gut: What Does Your Poop Say About Your Health 

    07 February 2022

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    Trust Your Gut:

    What Does Your Poop Say
    About Your Health

    Pooping might not be the most appetising of subjects, but it is an important part of your digestive system. While not everyone is comfortable to talk about it, the shape and colour of your poop can tell you a lot about your health.



    Here's some handy info for you:

    colour-bg
    Colour
    brown-poop
    white-poop
    green-poop
    orange-poop
    yellow-poop
    red-poop
    black-poop
    shape-bg
    sausage

    Sausage

    Smooth and soft sausage-shaped means normal poop. 

    marbles

    Marbles

    Separate hard lumps mean you’re very constipated.

    jackson-pollock

    Jackson Pollock

    Liquid consistency with no solid pieces also means diarrhea. 

    catepillar

    Caterpillar

    Lumpy and sausage like shapes means you’re mildly constipated.

    snake

    Snake

    A sausage shaped poop with cracks means your poop is normal.

    shape
    soft-serve

    Soft Serve

    Mushy consistency like ice cream means you might have mild diarrhea.

    amoeba

    Amoeba

    Soft blobs with clear cut edges means you’re lacking fiber.

    shape-bg
    shape
    sausage

    Sausage

    Smooth and soft sausage-shaped means normal poop. 

    marbles

    Marbles

    Separate hard lumps mean you’re very constipated.

    jackson-pollock

    Jackson Pollock

    Liquid consistency with no solid pieces also means diarrhea. 

    catepillar

    Caterpillar

    Lumpy and sausage like shapes means you’re mildly constipated.

    snake

    Snake

    A sausage shaped poop with cracks means your poop is normal.

    soft-serve

    Soft Serve

    Mushy consistency like ice cream means you might have mild diarrhea.

    amoeba

    Amoeba

    Soft blobs with clear cut edges means you’re lacking fiber.

    abnormal-poop
    frequently

    frequency

    Did you know that most people poop around the same time every day? On an average,

    a person poops anywhere between every other day to three times a day.

    Any less could suggest possible constipation which means you need to drink more water. 

    Abnormal Poop

    Abnormal poop shapes and colors can caused by a variety of reasons – ranging from severe to minor. These causes can include:

    • Stress
    • Dehydration
    • Lack of dietary fiber
    • Food intolerances and allergies
    • Medical conditions (depression, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, etc)
    abnormal-poop
    frequently

    frequency

    Did you know that most people poop around the same time every day? On an average,

    a person poops anywhere between every other day to three times a day.

    Any less could suggest possible constipation which means you need to drink more water. 

    Abnormal Poop

    Abnormal poop shapes and colors can caused by a variety of reasons – ranging from severe to minor. These causes can include:

    • Stress
    • Dehydration
    • Lack of dietary fiber
    • Food intolerances and allergies
    • Medical conditions (depression, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, etc)
    abnormal-poop
    shape-bg
    tips
    fun-fact

    With all these new facts, don't be weirded out to take a peek of what's in your toilet after you're done with your business. Check it regularly and if anything seems a bit off or too stinky, go see a doctor.



    Happy pooping!



    REFERENCES

    https://www.healthline.com/health/digestive-health/types-of-poop#2


    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320938#What-colors-can-poop-be?


    https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/health-and-wellness/2019/march/poop


    https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/poop-chart-bristol-stool-scale


    https://www.healthline.com/health/bowel-movement


    https://www.vox.com/2015/1/22/7871579/poop-feces

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