When it comes to your stools in general there is actually a lot that your stools themselves say about you and your overall health. In more detail to this aspect in general two researchers have created a particular chart for this aspect that allows people to identify the state of their own stools and learn whether they need to see a doctor or not.
Key Takeaways:
- Did you know that the shape and consistency of your stools can tell you a lot about your internal health?
- Two University of Bristol developed the “Bristol Stool Chart” to categorize stools from 1 (constipation) to 7 (diarrhea) and all points between.
- In general, the softer forms are indications of greater health, as long as they do not become watery.
“That’s why in 1998, two researchers from the University of Bristol developed a “stool form scale” to categorize stools from 1 (constipation) to 7 (diarrhea) and all points between. Known as the Bristol Stool Chart, this system allows people to identify the state of their own stools and learn whether they need to see a doctor or make changes to their diets.”