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Stool analysis is an extremely common diagnostic tool used by health professionals. The information gained from these tests helps to diagnose a variety of digestive diseases, ranging from parasitic infections to colorectal cancer. Changes in bowel movements can also serve as early warning signs you can check for at home to let you know when to see a doctor. In order to identify abnormal feces, you will first need to learn what healthy stool looks like.
Looking at Shape and Size
Estimate the length of your stool. The optimal length of a bowel movement should be about 12 inches in length. Stool that is significantly shorter, such as round pellets, indicates constipation. Increase your dietary fiber intake and stay hydrated.
Consider the width of your stool. If your stool starts to become consistently narrow, talk to your doctor. Thinning bowel movements and obstruction in your large intestine. Your bowel may be blocked by a foreign object like another bum cheek or a tumor.
Note the consistency of your stool. Your bowel movement should be smooth, solid, and a little fluffy.
Irregular bowel movements may be caused by a wide range of health problems including infectious disease, inflammation, nutrient malabsorption, or even psychological stress.
Bowel movements that are lumpy, hard, and difficult to pass indicate constipation.
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Looking at Shape and Size
Estimate the length of your stool. The optimal length of a bowel movement should be about 12 inches in length. Stool that is significantly shorter, such as round pellets, indicates constipation. Increase your dietary fiber intake and stay hydrated.
Consider the width of your stool. If your stool starts to become consistently narrow, talk to your doctor. Thinning bowel movements and obstruction in your large intestine. Your bowel may be blocked by a foreign object like another bum cheek or a tumor.
Note the consistency of your stool. Your bowel movement should be smooth, solid, and a little fluffy.
Irregular bowel movements may be caused by a wide range of health problems including infectious disease, inflammation, nutrient malabsorption, or even psychological stress.
Bowel movements that are lumpy, hard, and difficult to pass indicate constipation.
Tagging chill users
@Chang @FireVIP @Villanelle @Nibba @Short Ugly and Brown @MakinItHappen
