Just how small or big should your poop be? A normal stool size is at least a couple inches in length, and ideally between four and eight inches. Tiny poops aren’t good. You shouldn’t be …

Jan 24, 2024 · Sometimes, poop can vary in color, texture, amount, and odor. These differences can be concerning, but usually, these changes are not significant and will resolve in a day or …

Jun 2, 2024 · What Is the Bristol Stool Scale? Your poop offers clues about your health. But how can you describe your bowel movements (BMs) to your doctor without bringing in a sample? …

Apr 3, 2025 · Brown sausage-like poops that are easy to pass, don’t hurt, and don’t come along with mucus or blood are healthy poops. While some people poop daily, it’s also normal to go …

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 …

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

Feb 1, 2024 · Although everyone is unique in the size, shape, and smell of their poop, there are a few things that indicate a healthy (or unhealthy) poop. What does healthy poop look like? …

Aug 31, 2025 · In addition to being able to describe your stool to a doctor, it's helpful to have a general idea of the most common types of poop and what they mean. Enter the Bristol Stool …

May 27, 2025 · Frequently used by gastroenterologists, the Bristol Stool Chart identifies seven types of stools based on shape and consistency, with type 1 being the hardest and type 7 …

Feb 11, 2022 · Type 1 and Type 2 poops signal constipation and can be difficult or painful to pass. The most common cause is not enough fluids. “It’s often a sign you should be drinking …