Feces are solid or semi-solid food residues that are not digested in the small intestine and are broken down by bacteria in the large intestine. Some appearances of stool, which can come in different colors and shapes, may indicate that your health is under threat. If you notice strangeness in the appearance of your stool, you should consult a doctor.
HOW SHOULD A NORMAL STOOL BE?
Medium to dark brown: This is because it contains a pigment called bilirubin, which is formed when red blood cells break down.
Strong smelling: Bacteria present in the stool emit gases that contain an unpleasant odor.
It should be painless: A healthy bowel movement should be painless and easy.
It should have soft texture: Stool consisting of a single piece or several small pieces is typically considered a sign of a healthy gut. The length or shape of the stool is due to the shape of the intestines.
Occurs once or twice a day: Most people defecate once a day. Or he may defecate every day or three times a day. At a minimum, a person should defecate three times a week.
Consistent from person to person: A healthy stool varies from person to person. However, he should monitor for changes in stool odor, frequency, or color, as this may indicate a health problem.
SITUATIONS YOU NEED TO CONSIDER
If your stool looks messy, has a mushy consistency, or is completely liquid, you may have a problem with your digestive system. This may be due to the stress you are experiencing. However, if this situation is constantly recurring, you may have inflammation in your body. If your stool is in small and large pieces from time to time, or if it stays above water in the toilet, the first reason may be excessive gas. However, if you are constantly experiencing this situation, it indicates an infection or disease. If its appearance is constantly in the shape of a pencil, it may mean that there is a blockage in your colon in the large intestine.
LONG-TERM COLOR CHANGES ARE DANGEROUS
Stool contains not only the foods you consume, but also dead bacteria, red blood cells that no longer function, secretions such as phlegm, mucus, and also bile. That’s why it’s normal to have a color change in the poop from time to time, depending on the foods you eat and the medications you use. For example, when you eat red fruits, they may be darker in color, and when you consume carrots or fibrous green vegetables, they may be lighter in color.
Red: Bleeding in the rectum, ulcer, colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease
Green:Infections, parasites, irritable bowel syndrome
Yellow:Liver ailments, gallbladder and pancreas problems
Black:Ulcers and bleeding in the upper digestive tract
Grey-white:Gallstones, hepatitis, liver problems