Asking some important questions about your bowel movements might give you some insight into your gastrointestinal health. Bowel movements are the end result of your body taking the nutrients it needs from the food you eat and eliminating what\u2019s left.<\/p>\n
1. HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR STOOL?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Most of us don\u2019t really see what we left behind in the toilet, but just flush it down. In today\u2019s article we will discuss how just a glimpse at the stool we can understand our health status. Knowing this can save your life.<\/p>\n 2. TEXTURES OF POOP<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Separate hard lumps, like nuts \u2013 Sausage-shaped, smooth and soft \u2013 Watery, no solid pieces, all liquid \u2013 Sausage- shaped but lumpy \u2013 Soft blobs with clear-cut edges \u2013 Sausage-shaped but with cracks on surface \u2013 Fluffy pieces with ragged edges, a mushy stool \u2013 Soft and sticks to the side of the toilet bowl 3. SHADE OF POOP<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Brown \u2013 Green \u2013 Yellow \u2013 Black \u2013 Light-colored, white or clay-colored \u2013 Blood-stained or red 4. QUICK FACTS ABOUT POOP<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 The food you consume usually takes 1-3 days from the time you eat it till it ends up in your poop. There is no number that indicates how much times you need to relieve yourself in the bathroom. It is most usual for people to go 1-2 a day.<\/p>\n How to keep poop healthy?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dietary fiber can help you in case of problems with the stool.<\/p>\n The proper hydration helps ensure your colon is slippery enough for the poop to move through.<\/p>\n If you notice some symptoms out of the ordinary in your poop, and they persist then you should visit your doctor.<\/p>\n We must pay attention to what our body is telling us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Asking some important questions about your bowel movements might give you some insight into your gastrointestinal health. Bowel movements are the end result of your body taking the nutrients it needs from the food you eat and eliminating what\u2019s left. 1. HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR STOOL? Most of us don\u2019t really see what… <\/p>\n
\nThis indicates that you need to drink more water and consume more fruits and vegetables. You need more fiber and fluids.<\/p>\n
\nThis is a good sign.<\/p>\n
\nA case of diarrhea. There is a big chance infection caused this occurrence. It is advisable to drink more fluids so you can replace the lost ones, if not you might face dehydration.<\/p>\n
\nYou should consume more fluids and fiber, such a case is not serious.<\/p>\n
\nIf you visit the bathroom multiple times for this reason, it is totally normal.<\/p>\n
\nEven though this occurrence is normal, it is advisable to consume more water.<\/p>\n
\nThis type of stool is on the edge of normal, it is on its way to become diarrhea.<\/p>\n
\nBecause of too much oil, the body can\u2019t absorb the fats properly.<\/p>\n
\nThe natural color should be brown due to the bile produced in your liver. It means you are doing fine.<\/p>\n
\nThis might be the case if you eat too much green leafy veggies or green food coloring. The food might be going through your large intestine too quickly.<\/p>\n
\nThis is an indication of excess fat. His is because of malabsorption disorder like celiac disease.<\/p>\n
\nBlack stool can be a sign of ulcer or cancer and it indicate that you are bleeding internally. The reason can be numerous; it might be the case of some vitamins that contain iron or bismuth subsalicylate. But either way you should definitely see a doctor.<\/p>\n
\nThis could mean a bile duct obstruction. It is probably a case of some medication you\u2019re taking. It is advisable to see a doctor.<\/p>\n
\n\u2013 If you see blood in your poop, it can be a symptom of cancer. See a doctor if you find blood in your stool.<\/p>\n
\n\u2013 Poop is made up of bacteria, undigested food, dead cells, and mucus.
\n\u2013 Healthy poop sinks slowly.
\n\u2013 How often should you poop?<\/p>\n