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SepArate Hard LumPs This indicates severe constipation.A lack of fiber can lead to these hard, pellet-like lumps.

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SepArate Hard LumPs This indicates severe constipation.A lack of fiber can lead to these hard, pellet-like lumps.

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SauSage-ShaPed but LumPy This indicates mild constipation. Consider drinking more water and increase your fiber intake.

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SauSage-ShaPed but LumPy This indicates mild constipation. Consider drinking more water and increase your fiber intake.

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SauSage-ShaPed With CraCks on the SurFace This is “perfect” normal poop. Sausage shaped with cracks on the surface indicates that your body is properly absorbing water, fiber and fats.

SauSage-ShaPed With CraCks on the SurFace This is “perfect” normal poop. Sausage shaped with cracks on the surface indicates that your body is properly absorbing water, fiber and fats.

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SnaKe ShaPeD, SmoOth and Soft Also a “perfect” normal poop. Smooth and soft poop indicates that your body is properly absorbing water, fiber and fats.

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Soft BloBs With CleAr-cut EdgEs This indicates that you are lacking fiber in your diet. Consider adding fiber rich foods into your meals.

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MusHy PieCes With RagGed EdgEs This indicates mild diarrhea. Consider adding water, healthy fats and fiber into your diet.

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RunNy and no SolId PieCes This indicates severe diarrhea. It’s moving through the intestines too quickly so water isn’t being absorbed. Too much fiber, a dietary cleanse or an infection could be the cause.

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If you experience frequent diarrhea, or constipation that doesn’t improve over time or with dietary changes, you should visit a Gastroenterologist.