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Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 24 10:11pm | Replies (83)
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The Bristol stool scale, developed at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, is a diagnostic medical tool designed to classify the form of human faeces into seven categories. It is used as a clinical assessment tool and as a research tool to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments for various bowel diseases of the bowel. It is also a clinical communication aid between patients and their doctors.
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@verol65 ah … good to know! I was still passing what is #7 on this Bristol scale when I went in for the colonoscopy procedure despite following all prep directions, so I am surprised the doctor was able to see three polyps!
A few days ago a friend and I were having a discussion about bowel movements and she said her granny (she was raised by her) used to say the ideal stool form should be “shaped like a smile” so I guess #4 on this Bristol scale is just that! 😀
My friend is exactly my age so her granny must have been wise beyond her years!