But experts caution against getting too caught up on whether your poop is exactly the right texture and color based on the chart ― especially because there are many slightly different iterations of it ...

A poop color chart can help narrow the possible causes based on colors ranging from white, yellow, and orange to red, green, and black. Based on the initial findings, gastroenterologists can order ...

During this process, your stool will change color and consistency. Using a colonoscopy prep poop color chart can help you understand if you're ready for your colonoscopy.

Here's how to know whether strange stool color is related to the food you are eating or a sign of a health issue. By Kate Bratskeir 13/12/2019 10:45am GMT Tania Bondar via Getty Images ...

Shape If your types of poop occasionally fall into a non-normal category on the Bristol Stool Chart, you don’t have to be alarmed. However, if you have pencil-thin stools, that can be a sign of ...

According to mayoclinic.org, all shades of brown and even green poop are considered to be normal. It is rare for the color of your poop to indicate a potentially serious intestinal condition.

In general, ideal poop is Type 3 or Type 4. Type 1 or Type 2, on the other hand, can indicate a person is struggling with constipation. And Types 5, 6 or 7 can suggest diarrhea — though not always.