Types of Stool : Size, Shape & Color – Stool Analysis by Dr. Berg

What does the size, shape, and color of your stool mean? Watch this video to learn about the types of stool.

Timestamps:
0:08 Stool type: Hard little round chunks
0:28 Stool type: Unformed flakes
1:01 Stool type: Floating stool
1:27 Stool type: Skidmarks
1:59 Stool type: Dry stool
2:17 Red stool? Rule these out first
2:29 My “stool” sample

1. Hard little round chunks
This is a sign of too much protein. Cut back on protein and avoid high-protein products, like protein shakes and protein bars.

2. Unformed flakes
This is a sign of not enough enzymes. Many people who jump into a new diet have this problem. Take it slow so that your body has enough time to build up the right enzymes to break down your food.

3. Floating stool
This is a sign of a lack of bile. When your bile is low, your body doesn’t fully digest fat. This leaves fat your stool, which floats in water.

4. Skid marks
This is a sign of a lack of pancreas enzymes. This will often accompany dark tarry stool. A digestive enzyme formula can help with this.

5. Dry stool
This is a sign of a lack of good gut bacteria. You can help fix this problem by consuming healthy probiotics.

If you have a red or bloody-looking stool, first rule out if it’s a situation where you’ve had too many beets. Beets can cause your stool to seem bloody when it isn’t. It could also be hemorrhoids.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching. I hope this video helped you understand what the different types of stool mean, and how you can improve your health.