Stool Consistency
The texture and form of stool, often described using the Bristol Stool Scale.
Why it matters: Consistency indicates transit time through the digestive system and can reveal malabsorption or GI disorders.
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What is Stool Consistency?
The texture and form of stool, often described using the Bristol Stool Scale.
What might a high or low Stool Consistency mean?
Consistency indicates transit time through the digestive system and can reveal malabsorption or GI disorders.
What can affect Stool Consistency?
It may be higher with: Fiber intake, Hydration, Normal gut motility. It may be lower with: Dehydration, Low fiber, IBS, Medications.
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