Marble Shaped Bowel Movement

Says it is not ibs but could be diverticulas.

Marble shaped bowel movement.

Round pellet shaped marble sized stool jolly green giant may 31 2001 what could be the cause of the above condition when overall health is good bowel movements are regular. The bristol stool scale is a way to talk about shapes and types of poop what doctors call stools. Diverticulosis causes pothole like craters in the lining of the colon as well as a narrowing of the internal diameter of the colon due to wall thickening. Pebble poop bowel movements usually occur when stool doesn t pass quickly enough through the intestines.

Minor stomach problems and infections can also. I have a bm every morning but only by taking fiber pills or prunes. A word from verywell. After three days the stool becomes harder and more difficult to pass.

Devised by doctors in the bristol royal infirmary england and based on the bowel movements of nearly 2 000 people the bristol stool chart characterizes the different types of poop as shown above. Hard pebble shaped poop is a common frustration. I have never been constipated before. Some people have bowel movements several times a day others only once or twice a week.

A sigmoid exam indicated normal and a colonoscopy is forthcoming. If your stool looks like this you re probably constipated. Passing poop that looks like nuggets small pieces rabbit pellets or balls from time to time is usually normal. This has bee 2 months now.

They ve spent a long time in your bowel and are tough to pass. Shape insufficient fiber in the diet diverticulosis bowel spasm or excessive straining are common causes of a change in stool shape. The occasional pebble poop usually means that a person did not get enough fiber or water that day. If it lasts longer than a couple of weeks see your doctor to find out.

Going longer than three days without having a bowel movement is too long. If your diet is the culprit eating more fiber rich foods and staying hydrated can often help you get back on track although it may take a few days before you notice an improvement. First i was constipated for 5 days then had a bowel movement like several marbles. Constipation then occurs as bowel movements become difficult or less frequent.