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A member asked:
Is it good for your poop to sink or float?
13 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
In between: Your stools should neither sink nor float. Floating stools can indicate that there is fat that is not absorbed by the body, or that there is excess gas produced by bacteria in the gut. Stools that sink rapidly can indicate that there are minerals that are not absorbed, or that the stool has been in the body for a long time and has no moisture.
Answered 2/9/2020
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Varies: The most common reason stool will sink or float is based on the contents of the stool. The contents will depend on the foods/drink which you ingest.
Answered 11/2/2019
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