Normal stools are dry and not thin, just in shape, generally in a long strip shape, similar to banana shape or cylindrical shape. Generally, children's stools are mostly yellow, while adults' stools are slightly darker on the basis of yellow, which means that the color of normal stools is mainly golden yellow or yellowish brown.
Judging from the regularity of defecation, under normal circumstances, normal people defecate three times a day or 1 time, which is normal in this interval, indicating that the intestine is healthy. If the regularity of defecation changes suddenly, it may be that there is something wrong with the gastrointestinal tract.
If the stool is not normal, it may indicate that the disease is coming to you.
First of all, defecation is very laborious.
The stool becomes hard and dry, which is usually caused by lack of water in the body. Over time, it will lead to constipation and hemorrhoids.
Second, the color is brown or black.
Some foods will change the color of stool, and the color of stool will be normal after stopping eating this food. Excluding the influence of dietary factors, if there is tar-like black stool for a long time, it is likely to be gastric ulcer or gastric cancer.
Third, there is blood in the stool
Under normal circumstances, there can be no bloodshot stool. This situation is likely to be a sign of colorectal cancer. Our intestinal function has been impaired. If not treated in time, it may eventually lead to colorectal cancer.
Fourth, the stench
Even if normal stool smells, it will never be a serious stench. The foul smell of stool may be related to constipation. However, if there is a long-term fecal odor, and this odor cannot be dispersed for a long time, it may be that there is a problem in the gastrointestinal tract, or even the intestinal environment is seriously necrotic.
In a word, defecation is a mirror of our health. Once you find that your stool is abnormal, you should go to the hospital for further examination in time. Never be careless, otherwise some diseases may miss the best treatment time and bring us more harm.