Is it normal to poop 8 inches?

An average bowel movement should be between four and eight inches long and have the consistency of peanut butter. The Bristol stool chart (see above) is a handy medical aid for classifying stool. A shape similar to any of Types 1-3 may indicate constipation, while something more akin to Types 6 or 7 means diarrhea.

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Nothing says good health like a good bowel movement (BM)! So Dr. Melissa Lem has the scoop on poop and what yours is saying about your health.

Frequency

"Normal" is what's normal for you. Some people go after every meal, others, once every few days. Familiarize yourself with your bowel habits so that if there's a consistent change, you'll recognize it and bring it up with your doctor.

Shape & Consistency

Smell

It's totally normal for stool to smell bad, thanks to the digestive bacteria in your colon. That said, a particularly pungent odour can be a sign of trouble (e.g. infection, inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease).

Colour

It's not uncommon for colour to change from one BM to the next, but persistent changes can be a sign of trouble. Here's how to interpret your poop's changing palette:

Brown

Any shade of brown is considered normal. It's a result of the bile secreted by the liver.

Green

Green stool is not uncommon and is usually caused by eating green foods or taking certain medications. Loose, green bowel movements, however, can indicate that food is moving through the intestines too quickly.

Yellow

Yellowish stool can indicate problems with fat digestion. Such stool is also usually greasy and has a particularly foul odour. This can be the result of an issue with your liver or pancreas, which produce substances that break down fat.

Red

Red stool can be a sign of lower intestinal bleeding due to tumours, inflammatory bowel disease or even hemorrhoids. Non-threatening things like beets or food dye can also cause your stool to turn red.

Black

Black stool can indicate bleeding—anywhere from your esophagus to the middle of your small intestine—and is caused by the breakdown of iron in your blood. Stool that is black because of internal bleeding usually has a tar-like consistency and smells particularly bad.

White

White stool is generally not normal, and is usually caused by a lack of bile in the stool either because the liver is having trouble producing it, or bile is somehow being prevented from leaving the liver or gallbladder.

Can poop be stuck in your colon for a long time?

A fecal impaction is a large, hard mass of stool that gets stuck so badly in your colon or rectum that you can't push it out. This problem can be very severe. It can cause grave illness or even death if it's not treated. It's more common among older adults who have bowel problems.

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If you often have trouble making bowel movements and have to take laxatives (drugs that help you go) on a regular basis, you could one day have a serious bowel problem called fecal impaction. A fecal impaction is a large, hard mass of stool that gets stuck so badly in your colon or rectum that you can’t push it out. This problem can be very severe. It can cause grave illness or even death if it’s not treated. It’s more common among older adults who have bowel problems. Causes Fecal impaction becomes more likely to happen when you’re elderly. There are a few common reasons why you could have this problem: Constipation. Fecal impaction can sometimes develop if you’re constipated -- meaning you have the urge to make a bowel movement but can’t follow through -- and don’t receive any treatment. Laxatives. If you take laxatives too often, you could keep your body from “knowing” when it’s time to have a bowel movement. Your body will be less likely to respond to the urge to go, and stool may build up in your colon or rectum.

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