Bowel Movement - Usual and Unusual

Digestion organism eliminates solid, semisolid or liquid waste material (feces) from the digestive tract via the anus. It is normal for a humans to expel feces with a varying frequency from a coups of times a day to a couple of times weekly. There is no rule for frequency of bowel movements, but the general range is from 3 times a day to 3 times a week. Less than 3 movements a week may indicate constipation, and more than 3 watery stools a day could indicate diarrhea.

Improved Bowel Movement

If you've ever had a out of routine bowel movement, you only need to worry after some diagnosis. A bowel movement should be soft and easy to pass, though some people may have harder or softer stools than others. Stool should be brown or golden brown, be formed, have a texture similar to peanut butter, and have a size and shape similar to a sausage.

Normal Bowel Movement

To come

Unusual Bowel Movement

  • White Bowel Movement ---------------------------- Not normal, consult HCP
  • Dark pown Bowel Movement --------------------- Might be normal but consult HCP
  • Yellow Bowel Movement --------------------------- Not normal, serious, consult HCP
  • Black Bowel Movement ---------------------------- Not normal, consult HCP
  • Green Bowel Movement --------------------------- Not normal, Disordered digestive system, consult HCP
  • Orange Bowel Movement ------------------------- Not normal, consult HCP
  • Thin Skinny Bowel Movement ------------------- Not normal, consult HCP
  • Stringy Bowel Movement-------------------------- Not normal but not serious, consult HCP
  • Mucus in Bowel Movement ---------------------- Not normal, might be serious, consult HCP immediatly
  • Slimy Oily Bowel Movement -------------------- Not normal, consult HCP
  • Smelly Bowel Movement ------------------------- Normal,
  • Large Bowel Movement --------------------------- Not normal, consult HCP
  • Small Bowel Movement --------------------------- Normal, but consult HCP
  • Frequent Bowel Movement ---------------------- Not normal if more than 5 times a day, consult HCP
  • Urgent Bowel Movement ------------------------- Normal, but consult HCP if more frequent

  • Anus Hurts after Bowel Movement ------------Not normal, consult HCP
  • Bowel Movement after Colonoscopy ---------Not normal, consult HCP
  • Pain During Bowel Movement ------------------Not normal, consult HCP
  • Blood in Bowel Movement ---------------------- Not normal, consult HCP
  • Burning Rectum Bowel Movement -----------Not normal, consult HCP

  • Normal Bowel Movement ---------------------
  • Bowel Movement for Newborns ---------------------
  • Bowel Movement for Infants ---------------------
  • Bowel Movement for Toddlers ---------------------
  • Bowel Movement for Adults ---------------------
  • Bowel Movement for Children ---------------------
  • Bowel Movement for Seniors ---------------------
  • Bowel Movement while Pregnant ---------------------
  • Bowel Movement and Colon Cleansing ---------------------

Normal Colors of Bowel Movement

Normal color of human feces is between light and dark shades of pown. The key factors like hydration, diet and atmosphere etc. cause a lot to the colors of human feces. In some situations, the color of the BM is not an indication of any dangerous ailment but it can be serious problem in some situations. People often mention color of human feces without giving attention to their overall health or body color.

Unusual Colors of Bowel Movement

There is not small range of colors for your fecal matter. Many unusual bowel movement colors indicate disturbance or serious problems in health of a human being. Some odd colors are given below.

  • Black
  • Clear
  • Dark
  • Green
  • Orange
  • Red
  • White
  • Yellow

Return Odd Bowel Movement Color to Normal

Odd bowel movement color is returned to a normal brownish color with the help of decreased stress, proper diet and hydration. This process also includes removal of undesired inflammations, virus activity, and bacteria. According to some physicians, consumption of butter, peanut, dark beer and chocolate in excess is also helpful.