Travel into the digestive system to see how food is turned into waste, and what causes the different colors and textures of poop.

Oct 29, 2025 · The Bristol Stool Chart is a tool that helps people understand and describe different types of poop. It includes pictures and descriptions of seven different types of poop, ranging from watery …

Jun 2, 2024 · The Bristol stool scale is a diagnostic tool used by doctors to assess various digestive issues based on the type and shape of poop.

Poop that is hard and shaped like tiny rocks or pebbles is likely just a sign of constipation. You can still be considered constipated even if you are able to pass a small amount of stool. The large intestine …

Dec 9, 2025 · Key Takeaways Brown poop is normal and comes from a pigment called bilirubin. Green poop can happen from eating foods like spinach or from gastrointestinal infections or severe …

Feb 11, 2025 · What does the color of your poop mean? While brown poop is ideal, you’ve probably had poop that’s green, yellow or even red. Most of the time, the color of your poop points to something …

Jan 24, 2024 · This article discusses different types of poop, which has a range of consistencies and odors. Learn more about the differences and causes of poop abnormalities.

Your poop can tell you if you’re eating enough fiber and drinking enough water, or if your digestive system is processing food too slowly or too quickly. Also, lasting changes in your bowel habits or the …

Aug 31, 2025 · Experts share the different sizes, shapes, and consistencies that your stool can take, plus what your poop texture means for the health of your digestive system.

Feb 1, 2024 · The details of your poop can provide clues to your state of health. Learn what the sight, smell, size, color, and shape of your poop can tell you.