Like everyone else, I have shit countless times in my life. Usually, stools have a fixed shape, but sometimes they show unusual colors and shapes. I didn't feel uncomfortable when these unusual situations appeared, but I was worried about whether these changes implied anything. I want to know, when should I worry about the shape and color of my stool?
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Abnormal stool color.
Everyone with abnormal stool color,
The color of feces does suggest something, but most of the time it is related to what you eat, not suggesting that you may have a serious disease. If you are worried, you should consult a doctor or other medical professionals for safety reasons. By the way, we are not medical professionals in life hackers. To this end, we invited Spencer, the medical editor of the medical examination network? Dr Spencer Daski and David? Dr David drago will explain the problem to us carefully.
What does the shape of the stool reveal?
In fact, there is a chart that can describe the shape of stool in detail. Dr Spencer Daski explained that,
Bristol stool classification table is sometimes used when we check patients' gastrointestinal diseases (such as constipation) in the department. This table describes the concentration and shape of feces in detail.
What is the Bristol stool classification table like? Here is a picture from Wikipedia (it is best to browse on an empty stomach).
You can probably know your stool type from this table. But what does each type mean? The following is a detailed introduction.
? 1, Class 2: You are constipated! Those small hard balls or "sausages" with uneven surfaces show that it is difficult for you to get rid of them. Constipation will make you miserable sooner or later. There are many ways to solve constipation. When you go to the hospital for examination, the doctor usually simply presses your abdomen. So don't worry, you won't need the help of your fingers in the end.
? Categories 3 and 4: Not bad! Your stool is the most normal. The stool with a smooth surface like sausage or snake is the most ideal type. If the stool is like this every day, it is really a miracle of life.
? Categories 5, 6 and 7: pasty and soft stool, which can basically be said to be yellow urine, indicating that you are about to or have diarrhea. There are many reasons for diarrhea, sometimes it may be just eating something you shouldn't eat, and sometimes it may be a serious illness. This chart can't tell you why. If you are worried, see a doctor.
As you can see, stools come in different shapes, sizes and concentrations. The temporary change of stool may not be a big deal, but if your intestinal peristalsis is abnormal for several days, you should call a doctor.
What does the color of stool tell us?
Just like reading ancient inscriptions, it is necessary to be cautious and serious to know what the color of stool means. Crimson can indicate that your body is completely fine, or it may imply that there is something wrong with your body. Dr David drago explained:
The color and concentration of stool is one of the important signs of real health. Bloody stool is a sign of hemorrhoids, or it suggests that you have a more serious disease, such as cancer. Once you find blood in your stool, you should have a check-up immediately. Of course, it is also worth mentioning that purple or reddish may just mean that you have eaten a lot of beets recently. Finally, green is not a good sign, because it may imply that your gastrointestinal tract has problems in decomposing bile, so you'd better go to the hospital. Always pay attention to the shape and color of stool and learn how to improve your health accordingly.
Dr Spencer Daski also provided some interesting color phenomena:
Beets or red popsicles may make the stool appear red or dark red, which is obviously worrying because the color of blood is similar. Iron-supplementing granules will make the stool black, while tarry or black stool may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding. If there is something wrong with your biliary system, your stool may be clay color instead of normal brown or yellow.
If the cause of abnormal stool color is not clear, pay attention to your diet. When you eat beets in the past 40 hours and see that your stool has a strange color, you don't have to make a fuss. If you can't find the cause of abnormal stool color or poor intestinal peristalsis, see a doctor.
Rectal mucus prompt
Most people don't know about rectal mucus, a wonderful but disgusting substance. I prefer to call it a close friend of shit. It's not dry mucus in the ass, but a good thing to lubricate the stool. If you need to pull hard to pull the stool out, and the stool is a little (or very) dry, it may be that you lack enough rectal mucus. You can't slide down the slide without water, can you? So you need rectal mucus to defecate smoothly, otherwise you can only seek the help of a professional doctor.
The body should not secrete too much rectal mucus. You can't see real mucus in the stool, but you can feel comfortable and healthy gastrointestinal peristalsis, which is normal secretion. If you really see a lot of mucus in the stool, it may be that there are many problems in your body and you need to consult a doctor urgently. If you are constipated, you should consider improving your diet a little. Maybe you don't drink enough water and/or eat enough food. Your daily diet has provided you with enough fiber. Even though Xilian Valley can help your body store more fiber, there is no need to eat it. If you don't like drinking water, but you have to drink more, look at these suggestions. You can't drink too much or too little water. Look at this picture and make sure you drink just right.
In short, with a little effort, you can easily make your intestines wriggle regularly and healthily, and never worry about what's wrong with your stool again. Once again-I can't say it too many times-if you have physical problems, you should see a doctor at once. If you just ate beets and now your stool is bloody, just like you in anal bleeding (I know, because I was there), now you know, you don't have to worry too much.
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