Re: Not happy with recent stools
Colour is changed by the increased transit time and also what we eat. I tend to experience more red/orange colours because I eat a lot of tomato based foods, Mr Midnight however who really enjoys potato and light coloured foods has had very light stools in the past.
When it comes to consistency and shape of stools, IBS again causes things to move along much quicker hence things being softer. Also I’ve always theorised that because of the stronger movement of the gut (I get a lot of cramps and gas when I’m stressed, or my diet is poor) that can change the shape of the stool, especially when it’s on the softer side. The hypothesis that a flattened stool is sinister has actually been disputed many times anyway so I wouldn’t base my concerns on it.
My IBS flares when I’m more stressed but what you’re experiencing at the moment is more like my baseline so I can’t offer any insight into how long this can last as mine never ends! However when I annoy my gut with my diet and stress it can be a good couple of weeks before things completely return to my normal.
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