What does your poo say about you?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How often do you do a poo?

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  • A.
    I feel like I spend ALL my time on the toilet 
  • B.
    3-5 times in a day 
  • C.
    1-3 times a day 
  • D.
    Every other day
  • E.
    Every 3-4 days 
  • F.
    Once a day, like clockwork
• 2.
  How do you feel BEFORE you go to the toilet?

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  • A.
    Good, I can just tell that I need to go. 
  • B.
    Bloated and a bit uncomfortable 
  • C.
    Really gassy (pey-yew)
  • D.
    I don't get much warning before I need to rush to the toilet
  • E.
    Pain and cramping. It's awful 
  • F.
    Sometimes I feel fine, but it changes all the time 
• 3.
  How long do you spend on the toilet?

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  • A.
    As little time as possible, I get in and get out!
  • B.
    I like to take my time... maybe do an online quiz
  • C.
    I always take a while, maybe 10 - 20 minutes 
  • D.
    I am not there long, but I have to go back a few times 
  • E.
    It changes every day. I never know how long I will be. 
  • F.
    I have so much discomfort before hand, I don't know how long I am actually on the toilet 
• 4.
  When you look in the bowl, what do you see?

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  • A.
    Seperate hard lumps, like nuts
  • B.
    Sausage shaped, but very lumpy
  • C.
    A sausage shape that's smooth and soft or has a few cracks on the surface
  • D.
    Soft blobs with clear cut edges 
  • E.
    Fluffy or mushy pieces with ragged edges
  • F.
    Watery, no solid pieces
  • G.
    It's like a box of chocolates. I never know what I am going to get. 
• 5.
  When you wipe (and look) what do you find?

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  • A.
    Watery brown liquid
  • B.
    Soft brown bits of poo. It takes a few goes to wipe clean
  • C.
    Not much. One or 2 wipes and I'm clean 
  • D.
    Nothing. It's usually a clean break. 
• 6.
  How do you feel AFTER you poo?

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  • A.
    Good. It always feels better 
  • B.
    Much better, I am always so uncomfortable before
  • C.
    I never really feel like I have finished, I just have to get on with my day. 
  • D.
    I feel like I might have to rush back again. 
  • E.
    I am still very uncomfortable, with cramps and pain in my abdomen
  • F.
    Some days I feel good but other days I feel uncomfortable. 

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Happy Healthy Poops

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  Congratulations! Your wonderful gastro-intestinal tract is giving you a regular BEEP (Big Evacuating Enjoyable Poo). WOOO!!!! This is a good sign that your fibre intake is well balanced with your fluid and there is a low chance of intolerance. It's normal to have some fluctuation day-to-day and occasional discomfort, but if you notice changes to your 'constitution', check in with your doctor or an Accredited Practising Dietitian. Want to find out more about how to keep your poos pleasant?
• 2.
  Badly Blocked Up 

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  It sounds like you might be getting considerable constipation. Being blocked up can be a sign that you're not getting enough of the right types of fibre, particularly insoluble fibre, or that your fluid intake may be too low. Constipation can also be caused by a slow moving large intestine or lack of physical activity. An Accredited Practising Dietitian can help you to figure out which of these things is contributing to your discomfort and help you to get more movement at the station. Find out how The Healthy Eating Clinic can help
• 3.
  Slo Mo Movements

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  You're spending a lot of time on the toilet but you're not sure if you should be concerned! You may be experiencing some mild constipation, where you poo is moving slowly through your large intestine and any excess water is getting absorbed by the body. The key things you can do to keep your 'movements' moving are increasing your fluid, boosting your fibre and moving your whole body a bit more. Not sure how what this means for you? An Accredited Practising Dietitian can help.
• 4.
  Splashy McSplash Splash

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  The need to 'go' catches you off guard more often than not. You've got your eye on the nearest toilet at all times and you're in a lot of discomfort. There are a lot of things that could be causing these symptoms from infections, inflammation, structural changes in your bowel and severe intolerances. If these symptoms have been lasting more than a few days, get in contact with your doctor and rule out any sinister causes for you gastro troubles. Then working with an Accredited Practising Dietitian can help you find what foods help to feel better. Do you want to make a plan to investigate your symptoms?
• 5.
  On Again Off Again 

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  Your bowels don't seem to know what they're doing. Some days you'll have a nice BEEP (Big Evacuating Enjoyable Poo), other days you'll be sitting on the toilet for ages trying to pass.... SOMETHING! Then other days you find yourself only just making it to the stall before an unexpected explosion. This irregularity can be due to a range of factors from an imbalance of bacteria in your gut, inflammation or food intolerances. The tricky part is figuring how to get to the bottom of it. An Accredited Practising Dietitian can help you create a plan to investigate these issues and achieve a more predictable poo. Find out how!
• 6.
  Persistant Painful Poo 

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  It's like your guts are punching you in the ...well.... guts. Whether you're having loose poos or pellets, the prospect of going to the toilet fills you with dread. You get bloating and cramping before needing to go and it's stopping you from doing the things you want to do. This can indicate that there is inflammation in your gut and it's worthwhile speaking to your doctor about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and diverticulitis. If these things have been ruled out, these symptoms may be the cause of a food intolerance. Working with and Accredited Practising Dietitian can help you to discover these food intolerances and put you back in the drivers seat of your poos. Get started today!