What does currant jelly stool look like?

Ah, the topic that has been on the mind of millions but discussed by very few – stool. But not just any stool, I’m talking about currant jelly stool. If you’re anything like me (which let’s face it, we’re all unique individuals with our own quirks), then you might be curious as to what currant jelly stool looks like. Well, have no fear my friend because I am here to provide you with an expert comedic analysis.

The Basics

Before we jump into the specifics of currant jelly stool, let’s first define some terms for those who may be novices in this field (although if you’re reading this article, I doubt that).

What is a Stool?

Nope, we are not talking about chairs or barstools here folks. We are referring to what comes out of your bum after digesting food and beverages.

What is Currant Jelly?

Currants are small berries that come in red and black varieties. When cooked down with sugar and pectin they create a spreadable jam-like substance known as currant jelly.

Now that we’ve got our definitions sorted out let’s dive into the main event – currant jelly!

So Tell Me Already…What Does It Look Like?!

Well folks, although each person’s individual bodies may differ slightly there are some general characteristics associated with a lovely bout of currant jelly poop:

  1. Loose consistency
  2. Dark-brownish-red color
  3. Jelly/clump-like texture
  4. Mucus membrane present
  5. Pungent aroma

So when Aunt Betty asks at Thanksgiving dinner how your day was going feel free to respond something along the lines: “It was going great until I went #2 and saw nothing but dark brownish clumps in the toilet. Happy Thanksgiving though!”

What Causes Currant Jelly Stool?

Now, once you’ve determined that your bowels have recently been gracing us with currant jelly it’s only natural to ask: “Why? Why me?!”. Well, calm yourself down and let’s take a look at some of the causes:

Intussusception

“Intussu-what now?”

Yes folks, sometimes our bodies do funky things including telescoping one part of the bowel into another which leads to intussusception. This is commonly seen in young children but can affect adults as well.

Meckel’s Diverticulum

Another fun condition that may cause currant jelly stool is something known as Meckel’s Diverticulum (try saying that five times fast). In essence, this means there is an abnormal pouch/fold located somewhere along the intestinal tract.

Ischemic Bowel Disease

Okay so this next one isn’t exactly unicorns and rainbows err I mean glitter and gumdrops…but we should still discuss it right? Yes! The final cause we will touch on today is ischemic bowel disease. Essentially what happens here is not enough blood flow gets to portions of your intestines leading ot tissue damage or even necrosis (A fancy term for dead tissue).

So if any of those aforementioned conditions apply to you then enjoy cursing out genetics – if not then congrats! You’re just like most people who occasionally suffer from weird bodily processes!

When Should I Be Concerned?

While occasional episodes of currant jelly stool might be uncomfortable or unpleasant they are often short lived –just like living with roommates-. However, as things progress there are instances when seeing a healthcare provider would be crucial; which include:

  1. Extreme abdominal pain
  2. Blood either in or along with the stool
  3. Seriously anything that worries you cause let’s face it nobody know your body better than you do!

Bringing It All Together

So there we have it folks – a comedic exploration of currant jelly stools. Hopefully, this article has helped to clarify what it looks like and potential causes as well as when to seek medical attention.

Keep in mind that although these bodily processes might seem silly or embarrassing they are completely normal and nothing to be ashamed OF! So embrace those currant jelly moments (unless you’re going to Taco Bell).

Cheers to happy tummies and humorous conversations around the dinner table.

Disclaimer: The author is not responsible for any awkward situations that may arise from discussing/showing photos of currant jelly poop.

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