Changes in stool shape — like hard pellet-like stools, pencil-thin stool, chronic loose stools, or greasy floating poop — can reveal important clues about what's really going on inside your gut.
In this video, we explain what different stool types mean and when changes in consistency or shape may signal constipation, IBS, inflammation, or other gut issues.
You'll learn:
✅ What normal stool should actually look like
✅ Why hard or lumpy stools may indicate constipation
✅ What pencil-thin stool could mean
✅ Causes of chronic loose stool or diarrhea
✅ Why greasy or floating stool may suggest fat malabsorption
✅ When mucus in stool is harmless — and when it's a red flag
✅ When to talk to your doctor about persistent changes
Many digestive conditions — including IBS, food intolerances, and gut inflammation — can show up through changes in stool shape before any other symptoms appear. Knowing what's normal (and what's not) could help you catch problems early.
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