- Shade of poop
- Brown
Brown is the normal color of your poop.
- Green
This means that you may have eaten a lot of green leafy vegetables or foods with green coloring.
- Yellow
This color of the poop can be a sign of excess fat in the body which occurs due to malabsorption disorder such as celiac disease.
- Black
This can be a sign of an internal bleeding, caused by certain ulcers or cancer. Also, it can be caused by supplements that contain iron or bismuth subsalicylate. Consult your doctor.
- Light colored, white or clay-colored
This can be an indication of a bile duct obstruction, or by certain medications. You should visit your doctor.
- Blood- stained or red
If you notice blood in your poop, it can be a symptom of cancer. You should immediately consult your doctor.
- Quick facts about poop
- The food you consume usually takes 1-3 days from the time you eat it till it ends up in your poop.
- Poop is made up of bacteria, undigested food, dead cells, and mucus.
- Healthy poop sinks slowly. How often should you poop?
Normally, people poop one or twice a day, but some may poop more or less.
How to keep poop healthy?
Consume foods rich in fiber (20-25g), drink plenty of water and exercise regularly.
Proper hydration is of vital importance for normal pooping.