Did you know that feces can indicate diseases?

Does anyone hold back excretion when we need to go to the toilet just because we are too lazy to go to the toilet? Someone who has constipation may have to use more force in defecation which makes them not want to defecate. Did you know that suppressing defecation is bad for your health? Today, ACU PAY will tell you how our feces indicate diseases, let’s start.

What is Feces?

The feces are waste left by digestion in the digestive tract. Most of them smell bad from the fermentation of intestinal bacteria. The color of feces varies according to the type of food and medicine taken. According to the color of feces, it can indicate health problems such as gastrointestinal bleeding, Blockage in the bile duct, or problems with intestinal nutrient absorption.

The color of the feces can indicate diseases

Brown feces

Healthy people’s fecal colors and digestive and gastrointestinal functions are normal. The color brown of feces may be caused by bile in the liver that acts during digestion.

Yellow feces

The feces are pale yellow, oily, and smelly may be caused by excess fat in the feces, which indicates that bile has a problem or a sign of abnormalities in the digestive system or intestinal food absorption. If it is consecutive for several days, you should see a doctor to diagnose.

Green feces

Eating a large amount of green-leaf vegetables may make feces green. If it is not a veggie-lover, green excrement may be diarrhea. The diarrhea causes food consumed to flow through the intestines too quickly until intestinal chemicals and bacteria cannot digest bile, causing the feces not to come out as normal brown or this can be caused by some medications.

Black feces

It may be a sign of bleeding in the primary gastrointestinal system. In addition, it may be caused by taking certain foods or medications such as liver or blood, black sticky rice, mulberry, iron-containing blood tonic, or some diarrhea medicine.

Red feces

Most red-tone colors are caused by eating foods such as beetroot, roselle, watermelon, or red drinks in large quantities. If it is not food, it must be noted whether feces are contaminated with blood. If blood is mixed, it may be a warning sign of Hemorrhoids or may be a sign of lower gastrointestinal bleeding such as Diverticulitis or a tumor.

Grey feces

Dark gray can be caused by bleeding in the primary gastrointestinal system or taking blood tonic that contains iron as well as black feces. If it is light gray like ashes, it is a warning sign of liver or pancreatic problems. In addition, the fact that the feces are pale grey and almost white may indicate that the duct is clogged, resulting in a lack of bile in feces or pancreatic problems, as well as side effects from taking too many medications.

What do the shapes of feces indicate?

Slender like banana It’s not too hard or watery, it’s good feces and has normal excretion health.

Slender but hard Rough and difficult to excrete is a condition of dehydration or drinking too little water per day. You should increase your intake of fiber-based foods and drink more water.

Break into short pieces, easy to excrete It is also considered good-quality feces but may be malnourished or fibrous due to weight loss or diet control.

Half fluid, half hard It is easy to excrete, the initial symptoms of diarrhea, or because intestinal bacteria are not balanced. If you defecate fluid frequently, it may result in dehydration. You should eat 5 groups of food including yogurt to balance intestinal bacteria.

Fluid It is diarrhea, which may mean intestinal infection. Take mineral salt and sip water frequently. If it is fluid for several days in a row, see a doctor quickly.

Good practice to take care of intestinal health for good excrement

Eat healthy foods, and choose vegetables, fruits, and grains that are nutritious and high in fiber, reducing the risk of colorectal cancer.
Avoid red meat and processed foods. Eating beef, pork, sausage, and White pork sausage in large quantities is a risk factor for colorectal cancer.
Weight control by choosing to eat and exercise regularly. It helps reduce overweight, which is a risk factor for colorectal cancer.
No smoking. Smoking for a long time increases the risk of bowel and anal cancer.
Avoid alcohol. The American Cancer Society recommends that men should not drink more than two glasses a day and women should not drink more than one glass a day because alcohol consumption is linked to cancer of the intestines and the anus.
Intake more yogurt with probiotics to help digestion.
Drink the amount of water you need per day. Drinking too little water results in constipation, so drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
Getting enough sleep, stress, and lack of rest affect the digestive system and excreta.

It’s a good thing to observe your own feces every day. It’s a simple preliminary examination that anyone can do. Our lives are important, so do not overlook it. The food we eat also helps in excretion. Whatever you eat, you have to choose good things for your body. Most importantly, if there’s anything wrong with your body, go to the doctor.

References from

https://www.samitivejhospitals.com/th/article/detail/stool-changes

https://www.samitivejhospitals.com/th/article

https://www.chiangmai-hospital.com/th/knowledges/did-you-know-the-color-of-the-stool-can-tell-about-the-disease