Lifestyle and home remedies
Q. What does it mean when your poop is like water?
Liquid bowel movements (also known as diarrhea) can happen to everyone from time to time. They occur when you pass liquid instead of formed stool. Liquid bowel movements are usually caused by a short-term illness, such as food poisoning or a virus.
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Q. What causes colorless bowel movements?
White or clay-like stool is caused by a lack of bile, which may indicate a serious underlying problem. Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Stool gets its normal brownish color from bile, which is excreted into the small intestine during the digestive process.
- Drink plenty of clear liquids, including water, broths and juices.
- Add semisolid and low-fiber foods gradually as your bowel movements return to normal.
- Avoid certain foods such as dairy products, fatty foods, high-fiber foods or highly seasoned foods for a few days.
Q. Why does my period blood smell bad?
The strong smell is likely due to the blood and tissues exiting the vagina along with bacteria. It’s normal for the vagina to have bacteria, though the amount can fluctuate. The resulting “rotten” smell from bacteria mixed with menstrual flow shouldn’t be strong enough for others to detect.
Q. Why does my butt hurt on my period?
During your period, hormones called prostaglandins are released, which causes the muscles of the uterus to contract, causing the lining of the uterus to shed and it causes pain and cramps. “Prostaglandins also cause contractions of the rectum and the pelvic floor muscles around the anal canal.
Q. Why is my butt so flat?
A flat butt can be caused by a number of lifestyle factors, including sedentary jobs or activities that require you to sit for extended periods. As you age, your butt may flatten and lose shape due to lower amounts of fat in the buttocks.
