Did you know that the appearance of your stool can provide valuable information about your health and the safety of your internal organs? Monitoring your stool during bathroom breaks can provide clues about your overall health status.

Let’s dive into the characteristics of stool and what they might indicate about your health:

Stool colour:

The brown color of stool is a result of the process of digestion and absorption of nutrients from food.
Different colors may indicate different conditions:
Green: Can be attributed to excessive intake of green leafy vegetables or green-colored foods.
Yellow: Indicates a possible malabsorption disorder, such as celiac disease, leading to excess body fat.
Black: May indicate internal bleeding due to an ulcer or cancer, or may be related to certain iron or bismuth supplements.
Light, white, or clay-colored: This may indicate bile duct obstruction or taking some medications, which requires a visit to the doctor.
Bloody or red: Urgent consultation with a doctor is crucial, as it could be a symptom of cancer.
Stool consistency:

Hard lumps such as nuts: indicate a lack of fiber and fluid, which indicates the need to increase water intake and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Sausage-shaped, smooth, and soft: represents normal stool and indicates good health.
Watery, no solid pieces: characterized by diarrhea, often caused by infections; Moisturizing is essential in this case.
Sausage-shaped but lumpy: not a serious condition; Increased fluid intake and a high-fiber diet are recommended.
Soft spots with clear edges: normal, but maintaining proper hydration is still important.
Thin wounds with jagged edges and soft stool: normal, but leads to diarrhea; Monitoring is recommended.
Soft and stuck to the side of the toilet bowl: indicates insufficient absorption of fat, possibly related to chronic pancreatic disease.
additional information:

Stool shade color:
Brown: normal.
Green, yellow, black, tan, white, or clay: Requires attention based on the specific color and associated conditions.
Fast facts about stool:

Consumed food takes 1 to 3 days to turn into feces.
Stool consists of bacteria, undigested food, dead cells, and mucus.
Healthy stool sinks slowly.
Frequency of bowel movements:

Typically, people have one or two bowel movements per day, although variations are common.
Maintaining stool health:

Eat foods rich in fiber (20-25 grams), stay hydrated, and exercise regularly.
Proper hydration is vital for normal defecation.
By paying attention to stool characteristics, adopting a healthy lifestyle, and seeking medical advice when necessary, you can contribute to overall health and effectively monitor digestive health.