Why Worry About Bowel Movements?
Bowel movement color is just one of those important messages. The color of your bowel movement can hold the secret to what’s ailing you. Knowing the meanings of the potentially different colors and consistencies of a bowel movement is something everyone should know, even children. Once children reach a certain age, they tend to become a little shy about their bowel movements, even moreso than adults, but it’s important for them to accept guidance from their parents. Just as kids must be educated about a great many things both public and private, they need to know if what they’re seeing after a bathroom visit could be a potential cause for alarm. Variations in bowel movement color and consistency is not a topic of conversation most people have with friends, nor do they find it appealing to talk about over a business lunch. Nonetheless, all squeamishness aside, a general discussion about digestive health is one that we should be having with our healthcare provider if no one else. Althoug
