Peak at your poop

Many of us find speaking about or even asking a doctor about our bowel movements embarrassing. However, the regularity, consistency, texture and shape of your stool can reveal a lot about the condition of your digestive system. Next time, take a good look at what’s in the toilet bowl.

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Your stool should be about the size and shape of a medium banana, and not too hard or too soft, while the colour should vary between mission brown and burnished bronze. Variations in stool colour are to be expected, but persistent changes can be an indication of a health problem – see your doctor if you’re concerned.