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    This document discusses the characteristics of normal and abnormal stool. Normal stool in adults is brown and in infants is yellow. Abnormal stool colors include clay or white from bile obstruction, black or tarry from bleeding, and red from lower GI bleeding or foods. Normal stool consistency is formed and soft, while abnormal can be hard, dry, or diarrhea. Normal stool shape is cylindrical while abnormal may be narrow. Normal stool amount varies by diet but is typically 100-400g per day. Normal stool odor is aromatic while abnormal is pungent. Normal stool contains undigested fiber and byproducts of digestion, while abnormal stool can contain pus, mucus, parasites, blood, excess fat or foreign objects.

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    This document discusses the characteristics of normal and abnormal stool. Normal stool in adults is brown and in infants is yellow. Abnormal stool colors include clay or white from bile obstruction, black or tarry from bleeding, and red from lower GI bleeding or foods. Normal stool consistency is formed and soft, while abnormal can be hard, dry, or diarrhea. Normal stool shape is cylindrical while abnormal may be narrow. Normal stool amount varies by diet but is typically 100-400g per day. Normal stool odor is aromatic while abnormal is pungent. Normal stool contains undigested fiber and byproducts of digestion, while abnormal stool can contain pus, mucus, parasites, blood, excess fat or foreign objects.

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    This document discusses the characteristics of normal and abnormal stool. Normal stool in adults is brown and in infants is yellow. Abnormal stool colors include clay or white from bile obstruction, black or tarry from bleeding, and red from lower GI bleeding or foods. Normal stool consistency is formed and soft, while abnormal can be hard, dry, or diarrhea. Normal stool shape is cylindrical while abnormal may be narrow. Normal stool amount varies by diet but is typically 100-400g per day. Normal stool odor is aromatic while abnormal is pungent. Normal stool contains undigested fiber and byproducts of digestion, while abnormal stool can contain pus, mucus, parasites, blood, excess fat or foreign objects.

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    Characteristics of Stool 869

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    This document discusses the characteristics of normal and abnormal stool. Normal stool in adults is brown and in infants is yellow. Abnormal stool colors include clay or white from bile obstruction, black or tarry from bleeding, and red from lower GI bleeding or foods. Normal stool consistency is formed and soft, while abnormal can be hard, dry, or diarrhea. Normal stool shape is cylindrical while abnormal may be narrow. Normal stool amount varies by diet but is typically 100-400g per day. Normal stool odor is aromatic while abnormal is pungent. Normal stool contains undigested fiber and byproducts of digestion, while abnormal stool can contain pus, mucus, parasites, blood, excess fat or foreign objects.

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    Characteristics of Stool

    Heather Nelson, RN

    Stool: Color
    Normal:
    Adult: brown Infant: yellow

    Stool: Color
    Abnormal:
    Clay or white: Absence of bile pigment (bile obstruction) or diagnostic study using barium Black or tarry: Drug (e.g., iron), bleeding from upper gastrointestinal tract (e.g., stomach, small intestine), diet high in red meat and dark green vegetables (e.g., spinach)

    Stool: Color
    Abnormal:
    Red: Bleeding from lower gastrointestinal tract (e.g., rectum), some foods (e.g. beets) Pale: Malabsorption of fats, diet high in milk and milk products and low in meat

    Stool: Consistency
    Normal: Formed, soft, semisolid, moist Abnormal: Hard, dry, constipated stool
    Dehydration, decreased intestinal motility resulting from lack of fiber in diet, lack of exercise, emotional upset, laxative abuse

    Abnormal: Diarrhea
    Increased intestinal motility (e.g., irritation of the colon by bacteria)

    Stool: Shape
    Normal: Cylindrical (contour of rectum) about 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter in adults Abnormal: Narrow, pencil-shaped, or stringlike stool
    Obstructive conditional of the rectum

    Stool: Amount
    Normal: Varies with diet
    About 100 to 400 g per day

    Stool: Odor
    Normal: Aromatic, affected by ingested food and persons own bacterial flora Abnormal: Pungent
    Infection, blood

    Stool: Constituents
    Normal: Small amounts of undigested roughage, sloughed dead bacteria and epithelial cells, fat, protein, dried constituents of digestive juices (e.g., bile pigments), inorganic matter (e.g., calcium, phosphates)

    Stool: Constituents
    Abnormal:
    Pus: bacterial infection Mucus: inflammatory condition Parasites Blood: gastrointestinal bleeding Large quantities of fat: malabsorption Foreign objects: accidental ingestion

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