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How much does your stool weigh?
The average stool weighs around ¼ pound to 1 pound.
According to researchers, the stool weight can weigh as little as 75 gm to 470 gm.
Also Read: Stool Culture
What are the factors affecting stool weight?
There are several factors that affect the weight of stool. Some of them are as follows:
- Body size
- Diet habits
- Water intake
- Stool regularity
- People who eat more or have less bowel movement, usually have heavier stool
Do you lose weight after passing stool?
We may feel lighter after passing stool but we do not lose much weight. This is because defecation reduces gas and bloating. You can feel a decrease in weight in case of diarrhoea (increased frequency of stools)
To lose weight, you must burn more calories than you consume in a day.
What is it made up of?
Mostly it is made up of water and other contents are as follows:
- Dead and living bacteria
- Undigestible things
- Waste material
- Proteins
- Salt
- Fat
How much quantity of stool can your colon hold?
The colon can hold a maximum of 8 – 25 lbs of stool weight.
