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Bristol Stool Chart: Poop Types and What They Mean

Medically reviewed by Shadi Hamdeh, MDMedically reviewed by Shadi Hamdeh, MD The Bristol Stool Chart is used to determine whether human stool (poop) is typical, or if its shape and consistency suggest ...
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What to know about the Bristol Stool Form Scale

The Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS), or Bristol stool scale, is a chart that can help classify stools into seven groups. Characterizing the stool based on its consistency can help identify if it is a ...
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This Poop Chart Will Tell You If Your Bathroom Habits Are Actually Healthy Or If You Need To See A Doctor ASAP

Everyone poops, but it’s still something a lot of us have an awfully hard time talking about. (Unless you’re my 6-year-old and 3-year-old, who cannot talk about poop enough, it turns out.) But it’s ...
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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 ...