Interesting Facts About Poop Or Pooh Part 3

Types Of Abnormal Poop

The following situations may suggest a digestive issue:• pooping too often (more than three times daily)• not pooping often enough (less than three times a week)• excessive straining when pooping.• poop that is colored red, black, green, yellow, or white• greasy, fatty stools• pain when pooping• blood in the stool• bleeding while passing stool• watery poop (diarrhea)• very hard, dry poop that is difficult to pass People experiencing any of these types of poop should see a doctor. What causes abnormal poop? Caffeine consumption may cause abnormal poop. Staying hydrated can prevent constipation. Abnormal poop can have many causes, ranging from minor to severe. Causes can include: Stress Digestive conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), can be triggered or exacerbated by stress. In some people, it can manifest as diarrhea and in others as constipation. Dehydration Not drinking enough water and other fluids can lead to constipation, as stool requires moisture to be able to move through the digestive tract. Too much caffeine and alcohol can contribute to dehydration. Lack of dietary Fiber acts as a binding substance to give stool its form. It also helps poop to move smoothly through the digestive tract. A diet that is low in fiber-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and pulses, can lead to bowel problems. Food intolerances and allergies People with an intolerance or allergy to certain foods can often experience diarrhea, constipation, or other traits of abnormal poop when they consume a problematic food. For example, people with lactose intolerance often experience diarrhea if they have dairy, while those with celiac disease will have an adverse reaction to gluten. Medical conditions Certain conditions can causeconstipation, diarrhea, or other poop abnormalities. Examples of such conditions include:• depression• cancer• an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)• inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)• Parkinson's disease• Does the color of your pooh matter?•• Poop doesn't only contain the remainder of food, but also dead and live bacteria, mucus and dead cells. There could also be fiber, undigested fats, undigested food (corn and oats are well known for this) and cholesterol in your poop. As a result, color is another great indicator of the health of your body. Normal poop is brown in color, but you may notice your poop looking green, red, white, or black. Here's what you can learn from this: Green pooh- your food may have been digested too fast, which isn't a reason for concern Yellow pooh - this might mean your gut is having difficult digesting fats. As fats areessential for our wellbeing, you should find out whether you have malabsorption issues or something like Celiac Disease Black pooh - this could be simply explained if you've been taking iron supplements. On the other hand, it could indicate internal bleeding, so pay attention.White poop - this usually suggests bile duct obstruction. If it continues, you should see a physician. Red poop - if you've been eating berries or beets, this is probably the explanation. If you haven't, red poop usually indicates the presence of blood and this could be serious, so you should seek medical help. Floating poop - this isn't a color, but it's a different kind of poop that probably just means there's trapped gas. If this happens occasionally it's no cause for concern, but if you keep passing 'floaters' it could indicate that your body is not effectively absorbing fats and oils. The smell of your poop could be telling a story Depending on your diet, the smell of your poop will change. Ideally, humans are designed to be herbivores, but have been carnivores for centuries. Your digestive system is not optimally designed to process meat, so sometimes your poop might smell really bad when meat has passed slowly through your digestive system and has almost 'rotted' inside of you. This is why vegetarians have poop that smells much less pungent than that of meat-eaters.Generally, you shouldn't be too perturbed about the smell of your poop as this is, after all, a waste product containing eliminated toxins and bacteria. However, if the odor becomes particularly foul this could be a sign that something serious is happening in your gut and consulting a physician might be necessary.