Is my stool normal or should I be concerned?

[bebe1979]

My stool is almost always in pieces. They are probably all about 3 inches long each, some are smaller, some longer. Is this normal or should I be concerned? They aren't liquidy and pretty much just look like a normal bowel movement except there is a bunch of them instead of just one big long stool. Sometimes they float but for the most part they are in a pile in the bottom of the toilet. There is no blood or mucus. I have no urgency or straining. They aren't round pellets. I rarely ever have one solid long stool. I was told this could be normal but just wanted more opinions. Thanks!

[ilovebebe]

Thank you for your response. I have been worrying about this so I'm glad to know it's normal and that I have nothing to be worrying about.

[CalGal]

Pieces aren't really that much different from a one-piece stool. It may just mean that your system is segmenting the fecal material into smaller sections as your way of processing things. Unless you're experiencing blood, diarrhea or something that could be considered very unusual, you're probably quite normal.

[bebe1979]

Anyone know if it's normal to be in pieces like I stated in my above comment? Please read and let me know, Thanks :)

[boron]

Stool may float from fibers (vegetables, cereals...). If the stool is whitish, sticky, foul smelling, this is from excess fats, what is a sign of fat malabsorption.