If you take a look at the Bristol Stool Scale, a visual chart that classifies bowel movements, ghost poops qualify as a Type 4 poo, Barten said. Though there may be no evidence left in the pot, your ...

Ghost poops are bowel movements that leave no residue in the toilet bowl or on toilet paper. Ghost poops may indicate healthy digestion, but regular screenings for colon cancer are still necessary.

Ever taken a "ghost poop?" For a topic most people shy away from talking about in real life, bowel movements are an extremely popular subject of discussion online. So-called ghost poops have gone ...

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