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BRISTOL STOOL FORM SCALE
Constipation isn’t just about frequency. In fact, many doctors consider factors such as the shape, texture and consistency of stools to be the best way to assess bowel functionality. Stools can easily be determined/categorized using a simple scale:
Type 3 and 4 are considered normal, whereas 1 and 2 indicate constipation25,38
TYPE 1
Separate hard lumps, like nuts (hard to pass)
TYPE 2
Separate hard lumps, like nuts (hard to pass)
TYPE 3
Separate hard lumps, like nuts (hard to pass)
TYPE 4
Separate hard lumps, like nuts (hard to pass)
TYPE 5
Separate hard lumps, like nuts (hard to pass)
TYPE 6
Separate hard lumps, like nuts (hard to pass)
