So you have just woken up and gone to the toilet to take care of business.  When you turn around and flush, do you look at the poo that you have just produced?

Most people that I have asked this question to eventually say, “Yes!”

I’m sure that you have noticed by now that some days it’s a bit mushier, some more solid, some even have chunks in it.

What does all that mean?

Did You Know Your Poo Is Talking To You?

Have you ever put any thought into the fact that your poo could actually be telling you something about the state of your body?

Poo deserves the respect that society has failed to give it.  The size, shape, smell, and colour are all a window into the inner workings of your body.

It’s time to put on your laughing caps because we are going on a journey to the dark side of poo!  This is sure to get you thinking about what you put into your body and have you laughing at the same time.

I have a 2 part series on different types of poo and what they mean.  This is the start of cheek aching laughter and insight into your body.  You will definitely want to to check in tomorrow to see the rest…

Deja Poo
Ever looked into the toilet to see the food you just ate come out in the same form it went in?

This is often the case with insoluble fibre’s such as corn. Your body lacks certain enzymes that break down some components of plant cell walls.  Consequently, you have the pleasure of seeing it again on the way out!

Monster Poo
You have worked hard to get this one out and you turn around to see this trophy and wonder how such an immense sized poo managed its way out of your body.  You bask in the glory of the poo and as you flush, hope it will make it down the toilet.

The reason for this poo is likely due to what you ate and drank the night before.  Imagine putting oats into water and letting them soak overnight and seeing how much bigger they are by the water that they absorbed.  It’s quite similar in your belly.  If you eat a lot of fibre and water, it will tend to expand in your belly creating a bulging poo for the morning after.

Soft Serve
Not quite as liquidy as diarrhea, you turn around happy to see that there is actually some solid matter in the toilet, possibly looking like a soft serve ice cream.

If this is short lived, it is most likely due to a poor digestion of food.  If the problem persists, it may be due to lactose or gluten intolerance.  Please consult with a doctor for appropriate tests to be done to diagnose this.

Check in tomorrow for more on the not so talked about topic… Poo!  We have 5 more “types of poo” for you to read about…  Ever wondered about your pebble or floating poo?  They are just 2 of them.

The information in this article is taken from a book called What’s Your Poo Telling You? By Josh Richman and Anish Sheth, MD.  I have left most of the names of the poos in the article the same as the book.  They are just too funny to change!