does size matter??????

When I'm going thru a good period with my bowel I find my BMs are 'larger' than if I'm having maybe some issues (not neccessarily flaring). When I'm having issues I still go as regularly but don't 'do as much'.

does anyone notice this? i'm wondering is the larger bowel movement a sign that the bowel is indeed contracting and working efficiently and expelling everything rather than letting stuff reman in intestine?

Thanks

Yeah, the best I can tell is that bigger and well formed is a better sign that skinny and/or loose.

Yep, same here too.

skinny stools can also mean IBS, especially during stressful times...unless one is flaring (rectal inflammation)

If the stools are bigger, well formed and not difficult to pass, I'd say things are good.
The more food one eats, the more stool that will be produced, unless one overeats fruits or veggies and a small amount of other foods to produce a good stool.. Unless one has constipation or a slowwwww colon..the longer in the colon, the harder and sometimes bigger it will be.

Fibre supplements can bulk a stool, that in conjunction with food...as well, that can produce more bms until the colon gets used to the larger stool formation.

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Lots of bulk? I wouldn't worry about it at this point. Maybe more how many times you're going and if you have any discomfort and lots of gas?

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If she's eating lots of fibre, that could be the reason why.

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