Printable Bristol Stool Log (Free, One Page)
Write down each poop's Bristol type for two weeks. It's the quickest way to see your pattern and to describe it to a doctor.
Bristol key: 1 separate hard lumps · 2 lumpy sausage · 3 sausage with cracks · 4 smooth soft sausage · 5 soft blobs · 6 mushy · 7 entirely liquid (NHS England).
| Date | Time | Bristol type (1 to 7) | Notes (blood? strain? urgent?) |
|---|---|---|---|
How to use
- Use one row per poop.
- Jot anything unusual in notes.
- Bring it to appointments.
- See a GP for blood, black poo or lasting changes.
Sources
- Bristol stool chart (for carers) (NHS England)
Last reviewed 2026-11-04
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