Why Does My Poop Float? | Diet, Absorption, and Poop Density | Deep Dives | Health

As embarrassing as it might be to admit, everyone takes a peek in the toilet after pooping. And you should. It's important to know what's coming out of your body. Occasional changes in the appearance of your stool aren't likely to set off alarm bells and can be normal, but what about a floating log in the bowl-does that warrant a second look? In this video, a gastroenterologist gets to the bottom of this floating poop mystery.
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00:00 Introduction
00:03 Why Does Poop Float?
00:26 Dietary Factors
00:40 What Is Malabsorption
00:57 Medical Conditions That Cause Malabsorption
1:20 The Bottom Line
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Why Does My Poop Float? | Diet, Absorption, and Poop Density | Deep Dives | Health

[@health]

Read the article at: www.health.com/condition/digestive-health/what-does-it-mean-when-your-poop-floats

[@pankajsharma995]

Make sense....😂😂
Love your education.. Health Magazine ❤️❤️

[@carmennykamp6416]

Question : if fat doesnt get absorbed...but gets pooped out...isn't that better than ending on your hips?

[@danielhoward4566]

No, because you cannot be absorbing vitamin A, E, K and D and you will end up very sick.

[@Nurpie]

😄 exactly. maybe it is just genetic?