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How the Bristol Stool Chart Assesses Your Poop

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD The Bristol Stool Chart helps identify constipation and diarrhea by categorizing ...

This Poop Chart Will Tell You If Your Bathroom Habits Are Actually Healthy Or If You Need To See A Doctor ASAP

It’s unfortunate that poop talk tends to make adults squeamish, because our stool can offer some powerful clues about what’s ...
Prevention

What Is the Bristol Stool Chart? How to Check If Your Poop Is Healthy

If you’ve never heard of the Bristol Stool Chart, you may not know that there are actually several different types of poop. And while discussing your pooping habits might be taboo—sometimes it’s ...
Well+Good

BTW, the Texture of Your Stool Can Tell You a *Lot* About Your Overall Health

Your stool texture can tell you a lot about your health. This can range from waht you might need mroe of to allergies or illness. But before we jump in, a couple of important caveats. First, any ...