ten things your stool says about your health by now it's pretty obvious that
keeping track of your health is pretty important we all have our own way of
doing it and there isn't a right or wrong way to do it our body is always
sending out signals regarding our health one thing you can pay attention to is
the appearance of your stool there are two categories in analyzing your stool
the color and the shape by now you probably know that the normal color of
your stool is brown but sometimes it can change for seemingly no reason in that
case it can be a warning sign now keep watching for things to look out for
according to medical sites like WebMD before we begin this video don't forget
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notifications so you never miss our new videos number 10 white or gray if your
poop is whitish grayish or clay colored that means a lack of bile this probably
means that there is a liver or gallbladder issue white mucus on brown
stool may be a sign of Crohn's disease if you notice that your poop is a
strange color like white or gray it might be time to visit your doctor you
could have Crohn's disease or some other type of sickness that is causing your
stools to change color it's always best to seek out medical advice before
jumping to any conclusions though number 9 Green when it comes to poop
there are various shades to pay attention to if you have green poop your
food may be moving too quickly through your large intestine or you may have
consumed too many greens green poop might also mean that you're eating a ton
of vegetables that are rich in chlorophyll if you don't eat veggies you
still have green poop it might just mean it passed the digestive tract far too
quickly and didn't get enough bile and bilirubin do
you know how often you should be pooping every day and what you should be eating
to make sure that you're going every day well if you're not sure make sure you
stick around until the end to find out number 8 yellow yellow poop can mean you
ate too many carrots or it could be a sign of blocked bile ducts and poor fat
absorption it may also mean that there's a lack of enzymes that are produced by
the pancreas number 7 black if your stool is black it might be because of
aspirin ibuprofen or iron supplements but it can also mean that there is
internal bleeding in your intestines so if it appears black you may be
internally bleeding due to an ulcer or even cancer if you notice blood this too
may be a symptom of cancer and you should let a doctor know but more
commonly it has to do with the food you eat black and blue foods such as
blueberries or licorice can give you a darker shade number 6 red a red stool is
most commonly a result of your diet like beets but if it's not your food blood in
your poop is a red flag contact your doctor as it may be a sign of
hemorrhoids ulcerative colitis and even cancer blood in a person's stool is
always a cause for concern it could mean a number of different health issues and
could potentially mean that there is something seriously wrong with your
health number 5 the shape the shape of your poop can also tell you a lot about
your body and your health some shapes are pretty obvious but that doesn't mean
that they're not worth mentioning usually if you are pooping solid lumps
that look like nuts or goat feces it's probably a sign of constipation but
don't worry that just means your body needs some fiber
number four fluffy if you're pooping fluffy pieces with ragged edges that
means that you have a mild case of diarrhea it's not a terrible thing
though it may just mean you are eating too much fiber if you find that it's
fluffy with clear-cut edges this is normal if you are regularly using the
washroom but beware it may be on its way to diarrhea number three large or lumpy
a sign of constipation can also be that your poop is large and lumpy it can also
mean that you need to do more physical activity basically eat your fruits and
veggies and work out more if you are constipated try adding some fiber to
your diet if you've noticed that you've gone a few days without relieving
yourself it should be a cause for concern if this happens to you seek
medical advice to see what can be done to relieve your constipation
number two cracked if you're pooping cracked sausage shaped poop that means
you are perfectly healthy if it comes out smooth in the shape of a sausage
this is optimal and a great sign that poop is the kind of poop that you want
number one diarrhea diarrhea is the most common thing we all get if your poop is
liquidy then something is not right about your tummy you can wait it out for
a few hours but if it's still not working out go to see your doctor your
fecal matter tells you a lot about your body when it comes out entirely watery
this is called diarrhea which is caused by an infection and your body cleans it
out this way it's recommended to replace the lost liquids with water to avoid
dehydration if it's soft and sticks to the toilet bowl this is due to too much
oil meaning your body isn't absorbing fats properly when we go to the washroom
the stingy blob at the bottom of your toilet is the result of the remains of
your food once your body absorbed all the necessary nutrients pay close
attention to when it happens as the way an individual poop smells and
looks are signs as to what's happening on the inside of your body it takes one
to three days from the time of consumption for it to be ready for
release when it does you'll notice that it comes in all sorts of textures each
trying to tell us something in particular about our bodies so now that
you know ten things that your poop says about your health here's how often you
should be going every day and what you should be eating to ensure that you are
going every day it's natural to go once or twice a day although it varies with
everyone to keep your poop healthy it's important to eat a diet high in fiber
and to properly hydrate to ensure that the process goes more smoothly literally
pay attention to your poop as your body is certainly trying to reach out to you
make sure that you are eating a well-balanced and healthy diet and are
avoiding junk foods that have a lot of sugar try avoiding carbonated drinks and
also try to get more daily activity and exercise into your life your toilet will
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