Table of contents:
- What causes sticky stool?
- However, sticky stools can also be a sign of digestive problems
- 1. Crohn's disease
- 2. Celiac disease
- 3. Ulcer
- 4. Lactose intolerance
You may not always peek at what your stool looks like every time you go to the toilet. However, doing this turns out to be pointless, you know! By knowing the shape and color of stool, you can know how your current health condition is. According to dr. Octavio A. Vega, a doctor at Rush University, Chicago, stools should be soft, oval or round in shape, and have a smooth surface. So, what if you have sticky and irregular stools?
What causes sticky stool?
Don't panic just yet. Sticky stool is not always a sign of danger of disease.
Stool is a reflection of what you eat. Most likely, your stool can turn sticky from eating too much fat.
Fat cannot be digested properly by your digestion. Excessive fat intake can make the stool thicker and stickier.
However, sticky stools can also be a sign of digestive problems
1. Crohn's disease
Sticky stools can also signal digestive disorders such as Crohn's disease. This disease makes it more difficult for the body to absorb fat in the food you eat. As a result, fat will accumulate and cause the texture of the stool to be stickier than usual.
2. Celiac disease
Another digestive problem that can also cause stool to become sticky is Celiac disease. This disease causes you to not digest gluten properly. Gluten is a protein found in wheat and grains.
If you have Celiac disease but persistently eat foods that contain gluten, your stool will become stickier and will be accompanied by other symptoms of Celiac disease.
3. Ulcer
If you have an ulcer or or irritation of the esophagus (esophagus), this ondisi allows you to experience internal bleeding. Blood can mix with digestive enzymes and make stool sticky.
4. Lactose intolerance
Sometimes lactose intolerance can also cause a sticky stool texture. People with lactose intolerance do not have the enzyme lactase. The enzyme lactase is an enzyme needed to digest lactose, the sugar in dairy products.
If you find your stool is sticky repeatedly for a long enough time, you should check with your doctor to find out the exact cause and the right treatment.
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