What does it mean when you poop float?

Answer 1

It is actually good that your poop floats, it means you have been eating light foods! Or it could mean it has been in your body a long time... or both!

Also, it could mean you have a lot of air in your digestive system and when you pooped, air got into your poop and that's why it's floating.

In Nursing school I learned that when your poop floats it means that it contains a lot of fat which can be a problem with your liver. Your liver produce secretions that breakdown fat, so if your liver is damaged then your stool will be fatty.

Answer 2

Hello, Lyn here again, because I received an email that said someone said different. I'm new so I don't see another answer, but maybe I'm in the wrong place?

I know this answer because I was a gastrointestinal nurse for seven years. Then worked in the Endoscopy Lab for four years. Have had Crohn's for 30 years. Poop floats if it's high in fat. Sorry if I hurt someone feelings. I'm new starting today, and I don't want to be mean to anyone.

Answer 3

well guess since crap can swim if u swim than u are the samec

hit!

Answer 4

Diets that are high in fat can cause feces to float, as fat is less dense then water.

Answer 5

It is probably in a type of liquid.

Answer 6

yes unless you eat it