Common Poop Problems:
Diarrhoea Frequent loose or watery stools, occurring more than usual, can be caused by various factors such as viruses, food poisoning, medications, bacteria, food intolerances, and gut-brain axis issues like IBS.
Constipation This is the opposite of diarrhea and involves small, hard, infrequent, or difficult-to-pass stools. Causes may include low fibre intake, dehydration, lack of physical activity, certain medications, and gut-brain axis issues like
Colour Usually, poop is brown, but it can change based on your diet. For example, eating spinach may give your poop a green hue. Certain food colourings can also alter poop colour. While this is normal, certain colours like light, red, or black may indicate other issues that require attention.
Food in the stool Finding undigested food in your stool, especially with fibrous foods like corn or seeds, is quite normal and not usually a cause for concern.
Floating stool If your stool is floating and appears fatty, it could be a sign of bile acid malabsorption, pancreatitis, an infection, or excessive gas.
Foul smelling poop. While poop naturally has a distinctive smell, significant changes in smell may be related to malabsorption, infections, bowel conditions like IBD, pancreatitis, or genetic conditions like cystic fibrosis.
