Though it’s not common for narrow stools to indicate cancer if it it has been ongoing for more than two weeks, it would be best to check with a doctor. Though research suggests this is highly unlikely unless accompanied by red flag symptoms discussed below. The growth of cancerous or non-cancerous tumors or polyps may cause a narrowing of the rectum, that is thought to result in thin or narrowed stool. Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease can cause diarrhea or narrowing of the rectum which are both causes of thin stools Where else if constipation is the culprit, stool may be thin and stringy due to inadequate fiber. When IBS results in diarrhea, stool can be watery and pencil-thin, as the stool hasn’t had enough time to form. In other words the transit time for food to leave our bowel. Irritable bowel syndrome often causes changes in the shape and consistency due to altered colonic motility. There are a variety of reasons that may be behind pencil thin stools, including conditions causing diarrhea or constipation or an obstruction of the colon. Sudden changes that are not accompanied by a corresponding alteration in dietary habits, is something to be aware of. The key is consistency, if you are going to the bathroom regularly without discomfort, urgency that may result in an accident and pass without straining then there shouldn’t be an issue. Nothing’s ever perfect and our poop comes in a variety of shapes of sizes and forms, which do not necessarily mean something is wrong. As much as we’d love to see a well formed poop in the toilet, signaling all is good with our digestive system. The appearance of thin or narrow stools without the presence of other red-flag symptoms are usually not a cause for alarm.
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