Poop is not really an easy topic to discuss. That is why people end up creating phrases such as ‘a number two’ rather than saying poop. What people miss is that it’s important to talk about your poop and to know your poop because it indicates a lot about your health.
The different types of poop and what they indicate about your health are explained below:
Little Lumps, Like Nuts That Are Hard To Pass: This indicates that your food has been in the intestines for too long, which is causing the water in your stool to be reabsorbed. It is a lack of fibre in your diet that is causing these pellet-like, hard little lumps to form.
Too Liquid: Your food is moving through your intestines too quickly, hence, water isn’t being absorbed. This could be as a result of a high fibre diet, a recent cleanse or even an infection.
Pencil Thin: If your stools appear like thin ribbons, it could indicate a possible mass in your colon that is constricting the stool. It could be a possible indicator of colon polyps or cancer.
Floats And Stinks: This indicates that your body isn’t absorbing fats properly. It could be the result of a malabsorption disorder, weight loss drugs, or even a calorie-free substitute for fat, such as Olestra.
Sausage-Shaped But Hard And Dry: Your poop is staying inside your intestines for too long, causing water to be reabsorbed. It could be due to constipation, dehydration or even medications.
Non-Existent: If you aren’t passing any stool, you’re most likely constipated. Please drink water and try to increase your dietary fibre intake.
Poop isn’t just a fact of life, it’s also your body’s form of communication. Stop ignoring what your body has to say. It’s time to listen.
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