GASTROENTEROLOGY / DIGESTIVE DISORDERS EXPERT FORUM
Thin stool or Flat stool

Thin stool or Flat stool

My question is regarding the difference between flat stool and thin stool and possible causes.  Recently my stool has had a flat look to it.  I am not sure what constitutes "thin", but it is approximately the width of 2 or 2 1/2 pencils.   When one thinks of thin stool, what is the general consensus?  There are really no other causes..  
Actually, I have one other question regarding diahrea;  Is being diagnosed with diahrea the frequency you pass stool a day or is it more of a consistency of the stool?  For instance, I probably go 4-5 times a day, but my stool is "softer" sometimes ,loose other times and regualr sometimes.  Occasionally I suffer from a upset stomach, but no pain, mucus  or blood is present. Any ideas?
Related Discussions
3 Comments
Blank
Avatar_n_tn
By the way I am 27, and approximately 210 pounds, 6 Ft
Blank
Avatar_n_tn


Check this site:

http://www.afraidtoask.com/bowel/index.html
Blank
Avatar_n_tn


Check this site:

http://www.afraidtoask.com/bowel/index.html
Blank
Avatar_n_tn
A related discussion, flat stool was started.
Blank
Continue discussion Blank
Go
MedHelp Health Answers
Submit
Blank
Weight Tracker
Reach your weight goal faster
Start Tracking Now
RSS Expert Activity
1741471_tn?1329053231
Blank
Love, endorphins and biochemistry. ... Blank
Feb 15 by Michael Gonzalez-WallaceBlank
1684282_tn?1311133646
Blank
Pregnancy and Addiction
Feb 14 by Julia M Aharonov, DOBlank
514494_tn?1329196433
Blank
What's the Best Type of Mattress?
Feb 13 by Adam Tanase, D.C.Blank