Any problems with your body or digestion will directly result in changes in your poop pattern; something that you’ve got to watch out for. Sounds gross, right? But taking a peek at the pot is the only way to make sure your bowel movements and internal health are all in working order. Here are five things that signal a problem.
1. Too frequent:
Visiting the loo too often and wondering why? There is no rule which says that pooping just once a day is normal. Some people may even do it two to three times a day and that’s completely okay. But if your routine has suddenly changed and you’ve been visiting the loo too often, then it could be due to your diet, which probably has more fiber now or an infectious diarrheal disease. So you might want to take that trip to the doctor.
2. Smells awful:
If your stool smells unusually terrible, it is a sign of many health issues that you’ve been neglecting. Chronic digestive issues such as celiac disease, chronic pancreatitis and malabsorption disorder can be the causes of the problem. Even though none of these are grave conditions you need to visit a specialist.
3. Too dark or black:
Your poop is supposed to be brown, because of the bile in your liver that aids digestion. It may sometimes fluctuate from the actual colour but if it looks too dark or blackish, visit a doctor. This could sometimes be due to prescription drugs, some internal bleeding, ulcers or sometimes even, cancer. The colour may also be different if your body is not getting enough nutrients.
4. Loose and watery:
If your digestive system is functioning well, your stool will be solid, so loose, watery stool is a sign of diarrhoea. It could also be a gastrointestinal tract infection or an ulcerative colitis. Watery stool is also a sign of low energy and bloating in the abdomen.
5. Bleeding:
Spotting blood in your stool is a warning sign. It could be haemorrhoids, temporary constipation, damage to the gastrointestinal tract, some chronic disease or worst case scenario, cancer. The best thing to do is take immediate preventive measures and visit a doctor.
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