Look at your Poop

Anxiety Makes Me Poop

Cassandra is here! In this episode, we talk about the fascinating world of poop and explore how the color and shape of your stool can reveal key insights into your digestive health. From healthy, brown logs to the more concerning black or red stool, we cover each variation's causes and potential health implications.

Color of Poop: What Does It Mean?

• Brown: Healthy digestion, thanks to bile from the liver.
• Green: Quick digestion, or lots of green foods (or green food coloring!).
• Yellow: Possible malabsorption or too much fat in the diet.
• Black: Potential upper GI bleeding or iron supplements.
• Red: Lower GI bleeding or hemorrhoids.
• White/Clay-colored: Liver or bile duct problems.

Shape of Poop: Is It Normal?

• Sausage-shaped/Log-like: Ideal, well-formed stool—sign of healthy digestion.
• Soft, smooth: Still good; your body is hydrated and digesting well.
• Lumpy/Pebble-like: Likely constipation; could be due to dehydration or low fiber.
• Thin/Pencil-shaped: This could signal a blockage or narrowing in the colon.
• Watery/Diarrhea-like: Quick digestion, possibly from infection, stress, or certain foods.
• Stringy/Mushy: Potential digestive issues or malabsorption.

By paying attention to the color and shape of your stool, you can better understand how your body is processing food, hydration, and digestion. Tune in to learn more about what your poop says about your health!

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