Here Is What Your Poop Says About Your Health

Before we go on to present the Bristol Stool Chart, we should mention a couple of important facts about poop, also known as feces or stool. Namely, it comes in different colors, smells, and shapes and a healthy poop requires minimal strain and no pain.

The passing of stool should not take more than 10 to 15 minutes- if you need longer, you may have a health problem like constipation, hemorrhoids or some other complication.

If you have noticed blood in your stool, it is important to consult your physician.

According to the Bristol Stool Chart, which you can see below, there are 7 distinct types of poop and meanings.

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