Stool ScoutPoop colour checker.
Saw something surprising? Tap the closest colour and get a plain answer: what it usually means, the common food causes, and whether it's worth a doctor's visit.
Which colour was it?
Pick the closest match. Bathroom lighting lies, so go with your best guess.
See a doctor if…
Whatever colour you tapped, these are worth a real appointment:
- Blood in your stool
- Black or tarry stool
- Pale, white or clay-coloured stool
- A change lasting more than 2 weeks
- Weight loss you can't explain
- Severe pain, or feeling faint or dizzy
Questions people actually ask
Which poop colours are worth seeing a doctor about?
Black and tarry stool, red or maroon stool you can't link to food, and pale, white or clay-coloured stool. Any of these can be a sign of bleeding or a liver or bile problem, so get them checked.
Can food change the colour of poop?
Yes, a lot. Beets can turn it red, leafy greens green, carrots orange, and iron tablets or bismuth remedies black. Food colours usually pass within a day or two.
Does this checker diagnose anything?
No. It gives general information about what a colour usually means. It can't see your stool or know your history, so if you're worried, talk to a doctor.
Is anything I tap sent anywhere?
No. The checker runs entirely in your browser, and nothing you tap is saved or sent.
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Rather not squint at swatches?
Snap one photo from above and Scout names the colour and the Bristol type in seconds. The photo is thrown away straight after grading.
This checker is general wellness information, not a diagnosis or medical advice. It runs in your browser and nothing you tap is saved or sent. If something feels wrong, trust that and talk to a doctor.