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Normal bowel movements vary for each person. In general, they should be brown in color (anywhere from very light to dark brown), formed, and soft to semi-soft.
Characteristics not considered normal include (to name a few): blood in the stool; thick sticky or tarry stool; black stools; white stools; very loose watery stools; very hard stools; and stools that are difficult to pass that cause straining.
Keep in mind that everyone's bowels are different. Some people lean more towards soft bowel movements, which is normal for them, and some people have harder to pass stools, which can also be okay. Your diet will also affect the color and consistency of your stools.
If you are unsure about your bowel movements, or see blood in your stool, please see your doctor for diagnosis.
What else can I help you with?
What does tar like stool look like?
Tar-like stool is black-colored feces. Tarry stool can be the result of eating certain foods or taking iron supplements. It could also be linked to upper gastrointestinal bleeding. This bleeding can be caused by ulcers or gastritis.
What does raccoon stool look like?
The feces of a raccoon look similar to those of a house cat but larger.
What should a healthy newborn puppies poop look like?
The first stool/poop a newborn pup/human takes is a very sticky greenish black and is called meconium.
What is the stool like with a ileostomy?
formed stool
What are the potential causes of long stool and when should it be a cause for concern?
Potential causes of long stool include a high-fiber diet, dehydration, or certain medical conditions like irritable bowel syndrome. If long stool is persistent, accompanied by other symptoms like abdominal pain or blood in the stool, it should be a cause for concern and prompt a visit to a healthcare provider for further evaluation.
How to fix dog with abnormal looking stool?
What does the stool look like? Abnormal can mean alot of things, if unsure go to vet. What did the dog eat past 2 days?
What does Obstructive lung disease do?
it kills your lungs soo they look soo bad like stool( poop)
How do you know when you've got a black tarry stool?
appearance of stool is black and the consistency left on the paper and feeling on exit should be the tip off to tarry. tar like. just like it says no mystery here/ the key is to take the time to look at the paper and the feces otherwise you may miss the signs of gastric ulceration (STOMACH). generally the stool appearance changes if the damage is further along the gi tract
How long should you sit on a stool for?
you should be able to sit on a stool for an hour maximum, if you sit on it longer it is illegal
Your stool smells like baby stool is this a part of pregnancy?
If your stools smells like baby stool, it is not part of pregnancy. You stool may smell different depending upon what you have eaten.
Black tick looking bugs in stool?
If you are seeing live insect-like bugs in your stool, you have a parasitic infection. You should seek medical attention right away.
What kind of worm is small and looks like rice in a dog's stool?
That would be a tapeworm. They shed their segments which are full of eggs. These little segments look like little grains of rice in the dogs' stools. Roundworms look like spaghetti. It is best to take in a sample of your dog's stool to be checked by your Veterinarian for parasites.
