![]() The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy editorial process and privacy policy. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. is accredited by URAC, for Health Content Provider (URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. Parasites can be passed from person to person, so you should increase your bathroom hygiene by washing your hands thoroughly with water and soap every time you use the loo.Ģ. You should visit a healthcare provider immediately. This is an indication that you are infected with a parasite. Your poop has little white spots (eggs) and your anus is very itchy. Make a point to chew more thoroughly and examine your poop again. If, however, you notice other bits of food in your stool, it could be an indication that you are not chewing your food properly. Food like corn can be difficult to digest and break down and seeing this is often normal. This is the presence of food that has not had the chance to be digested. Your poop appears to have bits of food in it. This can be a result of too much oil in your stool due to the malabsorption of fatty oils. Your poop sinks to the bottom quickly and leaves thick marks on the side of the toilet. Other causes of greasy floating faecal matter include inflammation of the gut, food intolerance and the consumption of certain drugs. This can be a result of malabsorption of nutrients and healthy fats caused by many factors including stress. Your poop floats and is difficult to flush down the toilet and is greasy. If a runny stools persist for more than a few days or occur often, you should visit your healthcare provider right away and remember to stay hydrated by drinking lots of fluids. This is often linked to bacterial imbalances, food intolerance and food poisoning, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). This is not good at all and means that you have severe diarrhoea. The appearance of your poop is completely watery with no solid pieces. Try to balance out your fibre and water intake. It is a clear indication that you are on your way to the very unpleasant severe diarrhoea shape. The appearance of your poop is mushy or very soft with lots of rough ragged edges. If constipation is ongoing and severe thereafter, you should visit your healthcare provider. Be sure to drink a healthy amount of water each day – this is generally considered as being between 6 and 8 glasses. To improve the situation and avoid it in future, try to eat more fibre based food such as wholegrain bread as well as fruits and vegetables. You may be left feeling bloated and experience abdominal discomfort. If the appearance of your poop is shaped in small, dry, round and often hard balls (similar to nuts or animal droppings) and is hard to pass, this is often a clear indication of constipation. Again, increase your fibre intake and be sure to drink a healthy amount of water before you reach pellet shaped stools… Pellet-shaped poop This is indicative of mild constipation which could lead to a serious case of constipation if not dealt with immediately. The appearance of your poop is sausage shaped but hard, dry and lumpy. This is not ideal and indicates that you need to increase your intake of water and fibre ASAP! Lumpy sausage-shaped poop The appearance of your poop is shaped like small blobs with clear edges. ![]() Poop that looks like small, soft balls with clear edges This is considered one of the ideal consistencies of faeces (nice and normal), but the cracks suggest that you can still increase your intake of water. The appearance of your poop is sausage-shaped with slight cracks around the edges but is soft. Well done! Slightly cracked sausage-shaped poop ![]() It means that your fibre and water intake is perfectly balanced. The appearance of your poop is a nice smooth and soft sausage with a slight bend that passes with ease. This is what the shape of your poop means: Soft smooth sausage shaped poop When examining the appearance of faeces we use the Bristol Stool chart 2 which classifies seven different types of poop, making it easier for you or your doctor to determine what is going on with your health.
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