9. Other Shapes
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Little lumps left in the bowl is another sign that your body is reabsorbing water from your waste. Inconsistent pellets usually indicate that you need more water or fiber in your diet.
If it floats and smells extra bad, it’s often a sign that your body is not absorbing fats properly, which could be associated with a change in diet or medications.
And if you’re not going at all, drink more water! Constipation could be caused by a variety of factors such as certain medicines, but healthy diet, exercise, and more water is sure to help the problem.
10. Color
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We all know that your solid waste should be brown, but at some point we’ve probably all noticed a suspicious change of color in our stool. Remember: never be worried about a change in shape, size, or even color based on one trip to the bathroom. These factors are often influenced by a change in diet, medicine, or exercise, and rarely are immediate signs of a problem. If you notice a major change in bathroom habits or waste over time, however, consider seeking medical help.
Now let’s break it down. Brown stool is the normal hue you should be looking for in the bowl. Black stool could be a sign of bleeding in your system, or an excess intake of meats or iron. White stool could indicate a problem in your liver or pancreas.
11. Other Colors
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Yellow waste could be due to the presence of parasites or issues with your gallbladder.
Green stool could be due to undigested bile, which is perfectly normal from time to time. It could otherwise just caused by your diet, or it could even indicate Crohn’s Disease.
Lastly, red stool often indicates bleeding, but it could also be caused by foods that are a deep red color, such as beets.