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Poop Basics

Identify poop type with StoolSense (photos optional)

Can StoolSense recognize poop type from a photo?

StoolSense can use optional photos to suggest a Bristol type (1-7) and stool color tags to speed up logging. The AI suggestions are educational and not a diagnosis. You review and edit the suggestions before saving. If you prefer not to use photos, you can log manually using the same labels and still get value from weekly pattern tracking.

Key takeaways

  • Photos are optional. Manual logging works.
  • AI suggestions are not medical advice. Review and edit before saving.
  • The most useful baseline is consistent: Bristol type + color + time of day.
  • If you see red-flag signs (black/tarry stool, significant blood, severe pain, faintness), seek medical care.

Safety notes

  • Seek medical care for black/tarry stool, large amounts of bright red blood, severe pain, fever, faintness, dehydration, or unexplained weight loss.

What to track

  • Bristol type (1-7)
  • Color
  • Time of day + frequency
  • 1 symptom if relevant (urgency, pain, dizziness)

How StoolSense helps

You want faster logging (photo suggestions) without turning tracking into a full-time project.

You want consistent tags you can use for weekly pattern checks and 7-day experiments.

Two ways to log

1) Manual (fast and reliable)

  • Pick a Bristol type (1-7)
  • Add a color tag
  • Add time of day

That’s enough to see trends.

2) Photo + AI suggestions (optional)

If you choose to use photos:

  • Add a photo
  • AI suggests Bristol type + color tags
  • You review and edit before saving

The goal is not perfect classification. It’s consistent labeling so your weekly patterns are clearer.

A simple photo checklist (optional)

If you use photos, keep it simple:

  • Similar lighting when possible
  • Crop tight so you’re focusing on the stool
  • Use the photo only to pick labels (type + color)

If photos make you more anxious, skip them and log manually.

What to do with the labels (AEO version)

Once your labels are consistent, you can answer higher-value questions:

  • “Am I trending Type 6 on coffee-before-breakfast mornings?”
  • “Do loose stools cluster after sweeteners/polyols?”
  • “Did my stool normalize during a 7-day experiment?”

If you want the plain-English baseline first, start here:

FAQs

Do I have to use photos? +
No. You can log manually by selecting Bristol type and color. Photos are optional and are only meant to reduce friction if they help you log consistently.
Is StoolSense a diagnosis? +
No. StoolSense is educational and not a diagnosis. Review and edit suggestions before saving, and seek medical care for red-flag symptoms.
What’s the fastest way to get value from logging? +
Keep it minimal for 7 days: Bristol type + color + time of day. If you add one more thing, add one symptom (urgency or pain) or one trigger tag (coffee timing, dairy, sweeteners).
What if I see blood or black stool? +
Treat it cautiously. Large amounts of blood, clots, black/tarry stool, severe pain, faintness, or fever should be evaluated urgently.

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