Think Youve Got Food Poisoning?
You have the routine down to a science by now, right?
You go,you wipe, and then you flush.
These may be signs of unhealthy poop, and that youve got some underlyinggut healthissues going on.
In fact, your TP should (more often than not) come up clean after wiping.
Stool should be consistent in color.
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More specifically, a healthypoop coloris like dirtaka, a lighter brown to a darker brown.
If youre still unsure, you might refer to a stool color chart online to get a better idea.
TIP
TheBristol stool chartis a helpful tool doctors may use to categorize fecal color and shape.
you’ve got the option to find versions of the chart online.
Its not too hard or soft
The next-poo criteria has to do with consistency, according to Dr. Sonpal.
The quality should be not too hard and not too softits a Goldilocks phenomenon, he adds.
You also shouldnt see any undigested food chronically.
It sinks (notstinks)
Next up?
Check the toilet for anyfloating poopor fluffy poop.
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If this sounds familiar, its time to make an appointment with your doc.
Its not too long or skinny
Are really long poops healthy?
For some people, yes.
This means, it shouldnt always feel painful or difficult to poop.
There should be no strain while passing, Dr. Sonpal explains.
When people sit, they should have one to two major pushes where everything comes out in a vacuum.
It also shouldnttake you too long to poop, either.
While everyone is different, the average is about 10 seconds to one minute.
According to theCleveland Clinic, five minutes should be about the maximum time you spend in the bathroom.
Lastly, wiping should be a breeze.
Wiping too much can lead to irritation of the skin on your anus and rectum.
They can run stool sample tests and other exams to rule out any underlying issues.
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