13. Changes In Bowel Habits
Bowel habits vary from person to person which means that only you can determine whether or not your movements have changed. Significant deviations from your normal, such as an increase or a decrease in frequency, that you might feel unusual should be taken note of. Typically, bowel movements of once a day to once every two days are considered normal, but again, this is subjective as only you can determine what to you is regular.
The appearance and consistency of stools should also be assessed as these can also indicate an underlying problem. Normally, stools average in size between one to two inches in diameter, with consistency varying between loose and solid. The presence of fresh blood or tarry black stools should be an indication to seek medical consultation.
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