The state of your stool is closely related to your body’s health. If any of these abnormalities occur, be careful!

“Have a nice poop today”

This is a gift from modern people to their friends.

The most sincere blessing

A perfect "gliding" experience

It can make you feel good all day long

I want to remind you that it is best to look back after you are done. Don't be embarrassed. This is a good habit. The state of your poop is closely related to your health. Do you want to know what kind of poop is a "qualified" piece of shit? Then keep reading.

What does normal stool look like?

shape

They appear in curved and smooth shapes, most of which are cake-shaped or banana-shaped.

color

Normal stool color should be brown or yellowish brown , which is the result of bile dyeing after passing through the intestines. When stool encounters food pigments, it is easy to be stained with their colors.

Various food colorings. Image source: Nongshi.com

odor

The reason why poop smells "good" is because of the skatole produced by intestinal bacteria. A slight odor is normal. Meat eaters have a slightly stronger odor than vegetarians, but it is not too shocking.

texture

Softer.

frequency

The frequency of bowel movements is 3 times a day or once every 3 days, which is within the normal range. If you often have bowel movements 3 times a day and have formed a lifestyle habit, then it is within the normal range.

What does abnormal stool look like?

Frequency Abnormality

The most common symptoms are diarrhea or constipation .

Abnormal color

If the stool is too black , it may be because you have eaten too much animal offal or dark-colored food. If the above conditions are excluded, it may be upper gastrointestinal bleeding, and you should be alert to whether it is a warning sign of gastric ulcer or gastric cancer.

Image source: Sichuan Provincial Third People's Hospital

If you have red "bloody stools" and have not eaten red dragon fruit, you should pay more attention. If the blood in the stool is on the surface, you may have hemorrhoids, anal fissures, rectal polyps or even sigmoid colorectal tumors.

If the stool is mixed with blood and the blood is dark red, it may be lower gastrointestinal bleeding. You should go to the hospital for a digital rectal examination, routine stool and occult blood tests, and a full colonoscopy if necessary to rule out the possibility of colorectal cancer.

In addition, if your stool turns green , it may be because you have eaten too many vegetables containing chlorophyll, or it may be diarrhea, dysentery, indigestion...

Image source: CCTV Life Circle

Abnormal morphology

In medicine, the Bristol stool classification system divides stool into 7 categories according to its shape:

If your stool is hard, it means that your intestines are lacking in water and dietary fiber, and you need to eat more fruits and vegetables and drink more water. If your stool is soft and watery, it may be gastrointestinal indigestion or infection, or ulcerative colitis. If your stool shape changes compared to before, such as becoming thinner and cord-like, you should be alert to intestinal tumors.

Abnormal smell

If the stool smells sour, it may be caused by indigestion. If it smells fishy, ​​it may be the unique smell of amoebic enteritis. And long-term foul-smelling stool may be caused by pancreatic cancer, chronic enteritis, gastrointestinal bleeding, colon or rectal cancer ulceration, etc.

If this happens, be careful!

If your stool shows the following symptoms, be alert! Be careful of colorectal cancer! **Abnormal changes in stool caused by colorectal cancer:

color

Black or dark red stool with blood or mucus.

texture

The stool is dry, hard and elongated, and sometimes unformed.

Smoothness

It often takes a lot of effort to complete the bowel movement, or the bowel movement is incomplete and there is a sense of urgency and heaviness.

frequency

Bowel habits change and become irregular.

If you have the above-mentioned bowel movement symptoms, accompanied by abdominal pain, abdominal lumps, or systemic symptoms such as anemia, low fever and weight loss, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible for early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment.

Do these three things

You can also have a "perfect" poop

Healthy eating

Eat more vegetables, fruits and whole grains rich in fiber, such as celery, oats, brown rice, pears, etc. Eat small meals frequently and avoid overeating.

Image source: Dingxiang Life Research Institute design team

Good living habits

Have regular bowel movements and drink at least 1.5 to 2L of water every day. Colon activity is most active in the morning and after meals, so you can try to have a bowel movement in the morning or within 2 hours after a meal. When having a bowel movement, concentrate on reducing interference from external factors and avoid playing with your phone.

Image source: Dingxiang Life Research Institute design team

Exercise properly

Practice yoga, jogging, walking, swimming and other exercises for more than 30 minutes every day. Even on a very busy workday, you should at least take a walk after meals to maintain a certain amount of exercise.