The Bristol stool scale is a chart that can help classify stools into groups to identify a healthy bowel movement. Hard, pebble-like stool is a sign of constipation, which can happen for many reasons.

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Traditionally, patients with GI conditions are often asked to observe their stool and report subjective outcomes - like the Bristol Stool Scale - which influences diagnosis and treatment decisions.

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And in the middle you have the nice smooth sausage texture to the stool, which is where you want to be essentially. It's a way to kind of measure water content and transit time just by visually ...

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Knowing your normal bowel pattern can help you notice any worrying changes. The Bristol Stool Scale is a well-established way to keep track of this. Dr Ramakrishnan said: "Many people don’t even ...

This includes the texture and consistency of stools as categorized by a system called the Bristol stool chart. Other factors, such as whether a stool floats or sinks, can also aid with the diagnosis.