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Loose stools are bowel movements that appear softer than normal. Learn what causes stools to be watery, mushy, or shapeless, and learn how to treat them.
Loose stools are unusually watery bowel movements. Causes may include gastrointestinal infections, ulcerative colitis, and thyroid problems, among others.
Unhealthy stool can look like any poop color change that can't be tied to your diet, and that is a reason to call your healthcare provider. Poop color that suddenly changes without an obvious reason may indicate an issue, especially if you have other unusual symptoms like pain or bleeding.
Unusual color changes that don’t clear up (like deep red, black and tarry, clay-colored or pale stools) are signs you should see a provider. Stools should be solid, soft and pass easily. Hard, dry stools that are tough to pass are a sign of constipation. Loose, watery stools are a sign of diarrhea.
A loose stool is one that's softer or more like liquid than normal. Having three or more loose stools in a day means you have diarrhea.
Soft to firm in texture: Doctors consider poop passed in one single piece or a few smaller pieces to signify a healthy bowel. The long, sausage-like shape of poop is due to the shape of the...
Anywhere between a firm and soft consistency is pretty much normal. If it sways too much one way or another, it could suggest some digestion or fiber issues. A commonly heard joke is that...
Type 3 and 4 stools are healthy stool types. These are soft and easy to pass. Stool types 5, 6, and 7 may mean that you have diarrhea. Once you’ve figured out your stool type, you may be able to make certain dietary changes to achieve the normal types (3 or 4).
Loose stool may be foul smelling (more so than normal feces) and its frequency can also vary between individuals, with some experiencing loose stools right after eating, others having loose stools only in the morning, and others sometimes seeing loose stools for an entire week or more.
Chronic diarrhea means having loose stools regularly for more than four weeks. Diarrhea can be watery, fatty or inflammatory. A wide range of diseases can cause it. Sometimes, it turns out to be something you’re eating or a medication you’re taking. What is chronic diarrhea? Diarrhea is loose, runny poop.