Healthcare providers use the chart when diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.

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Gluten, a protein found in several grains including wheat, has been touted as something of a gut-health demon, with many ...

While it might not be the most pleasant thing to do, taking a look at your poos could help you understand your health better ...

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According to the Cleveland Clinic, “ghost poop” is considered an optimal “four” on the Bristol Stool Chart — a research tool that “classifies feces” into seven different categories ...

The Bristol Stool Chart describes seven classes of poo. Yours should be a 3 or 4, like a long soft log that’s got the texture of ice cream. It should smell bad — but not that bad. Poop smells ...

Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national ...

But you can also thank a few other contributing factors, including: A new and unusual smell to your stool can happen for several reasons, from eating something new to an underlying health condition.

While occasional green poop often resolves without treatment, experiencing green-colored stool on a frequent basis might merit a trip to your healthcare provider. What Does Green Poop Look Like?

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