Your bowel movements may reveal a surprising amount about what's happening inside your body. From the color and consistency to the smell and frequency, every detail may provide insights into your digestive health and, by extension, your overall well-being.
It might seem odd, but consider this: research has shown that changes in bowel habits are linked to significant health risks, including colorectal cancer, which is the third most common cancer worldwide. Shockingly, early signs of such serious conditions may often be detected through changes in stool, making it a silent yet informative health marker.
In today’s video, we will talk about 12 distinct poop colors and structures and what those say about your health.
But how do you ensure a healthy bowel movement? Watch throughout the video and we will tell you how.
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⌛Timestamps:
⏱️ Intro - 0:00
⏱️ Brown Color - 01:07
⏱️ Green Poop - 02:40
⏱️ Yellow Poop - 03:58
⏱️ Black or Tarry Stool - 05:41
⏱️ Red Poop - 07:15
⏱️ Pale or Clay-Colored Stool - 08:48
⏱️ Hard, Dry Poop - 10:19
⏱️ Loose, Watery Poop - 11:34
⏱️ Presence of Mucus - 13:20
⏱️ Strong, Unpleasant Smell - 14:30
⏱️ Frequent Changes in Poop Consistency - 16:15
⏱️ Pencil-Thin Poop - 17:43
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✍️ Summary:
Brown Color
The brown color of our poop is a fascinating indicator of a well-functioning digestive system, with bilirubin playing the starring role in this natural process. When red blood cells in our body age and are broken down, bilirubin is produced as a byproduct. The liver then modifies this substance and secretes it as bile after processing it. Bile, a crucial digestive fluid stored in the gallbladder, is released into the intestines to assist in the digestion of fats. As bilirubin moves through the digestive tract, it undergoes further transformation by intestinal bacteria, ultimately resulting in the brown pigment that colors our stool.
Green Poop
Although it is frequently surprising, both dietary choices and the body's digestive system may be to blame for green poop. The journey to a green stool starts with the consumption of foods rich in chlorophyll, such as leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale, and broccoli. When these foods are ingested in large quantities, the chlorophyll may impart a green hue to your stool.
Yellow Poop
Yellow poop primarily results from a combination of factors such as dietary choices, specifically the intake of foods high in fat, and conditions that affect the digestion and absorption of fats. When food travels through the digestive system, bile salts from the liver give it a greenish hue, which enzymes in the intestines then break down. The presence of excessive fat in the stool, due to malabsorption issues like celiac disease, may prevent this color transition, resulting in a lighter, yellowish appearance. This malabsorption means that fats, instead of being absorbed properly in the small intestine, are excreted with the stool, giving it a yellow hue.
Black or Tarry Stool
Black or tarry stool, medically referred to as melena, signals a specific and often serious condition within the digestive tract. This color change is primarily due to the presence of blood that has been digested as it moves through the gastrointestinal system. When bleeding occurs in the upper GI tract, such as from the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine, the blood is exposed to digestive enzymes and bacteria as it travels through the intestines. This exposure causes the blood to darken to a black color by the time it is excreted, giving the stool a tarry appearance and a distinct, foul smell. If more than 100 milliliters of blood are lost from the upper gastrointestinal system, black, tarry stool is observed.
Red Poop
Dietary factors are the most straightforward and harmless causes of red stool. Consuming foods rich in red pigments, such as beets, cranberries, red food coloring, or tomato-based products, may temporarily tint your stool a reddish hue. This color change is typically harmless and resolves once the food has completely passed through your digestive system.
However, when the cause of red stool is not dietary, it may indicate the presence of blood in the feces, a condition known as hematochezia.
For more information, please watch the video until the very end.
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