Most people don’t think twice about their bowel movements—until something changes. If you’ve recently noticed that your stool has become mushy, fluffy, or has a “wetset” consistency (meaning it holds a shape poorly and leaves a messy residue), you are experiencing what clinicians call Type 6 on the Bristol Stool Chart.
When in doubt, keep a stool diary for two weeks (note food, stress, and consistency) and show it to your primary care provider. Your bathroom habits are more informative than you think.
