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Bristol Stool Scale Calculator

Classify stool form on the Bristol Stool Scale (types 1–7), estimate colonic transit time, and screen for functional constipation or diarrhea criteria.

Inputs

Results

Classification (0=Constip, 1=Normal, 2=Diarrhea)

1

Est. Colonic Transit (hours)

24

Functional Symptom Score (0–9)0
Frequency (0=Low, 1=Normal, 2=High)1
Meets Constipation Criteria (0/1)0
Meets Diarrhea Criteria (0/1)0
Fiber Recommendation (g/day)25
Hydration Goal (mL/day)2,000
Total BMs in Period7
Constipation Criteria Met0
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter your Bristol Stool Type (1–7): 1 is hard lumps, 4 is ideal, 7 is liquid.
  2. Enter Frequency Per Day, Days Tracked, Urgency (0–3), and Straining (0–3).
  3. Enter Incomplete Evacuation score (0–3) to capture symptom burden beyond stool form.
  4. Review Stool Classification (constipation, normal, or diarrhea) and Estimated Colonic Transit Time.
  5. Check Functional Symptom Score to assess overall GI functional status for clinical discussion.
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