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Artists have created new charts that make it clear what your poop says about your gut health.
They explain why "rabbit poop" can be a sign of constipation and how an upset stomach can result in "fluffy" poop with "ragged edges."
The three new charts are a modern version of the Bristol Stool Chart, which has been used by NHS medics to assess faecal matter since the 1990s.
One shows different types of poop as animated characters with various child-friendly facial expressions.
Another presents the seven different categories of stools as abstract works of art, from lumpy to solid and watery, and the third is an illustrative interpretation of the original.
People whose stool falls into categories three and four are likely to have good gut health, while types one and two indicate constipation and five to seven indicate diarrhea.
The graphics were designed by British artist Rose Blake, daughter of pop artist Sir Peter Blake, Bristol-based Yee Poon and East London-based Coco Lom.
They hope that transforming the Bristol Stool Chart into the Beautiful Stool Chart will raise awareness of intestinal problems, which often show up in the shape of your stool.
British artist Rose Blake, daughter of pop artist Sir Peter Blake, designed this “Beautiful Stool Chart,” which is an illustrative interpretation of the original version designed 25 years ago
Bristol-based Yee Poon's artwork of anthropomorphic poos is featured on the Holland and Barret website alongside tips and advice on gut health
East London artist Coco Lom's contemporary graphic design, which includes colorful patterns and shapes, will also be available online
The three new charts are a modern version of the Bristol Stool Chart (pictured), which has been used by NHS medics to assess the seven types of stool since the 1990s
The chart overhaul, commissioned by health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett, comes after a survey found that 72 percent of Brits have suffered from digestive problems such as heartburn, constipation or bloating.
But according to a survey of 1,000 adults across the UK by the retailer, 44 per cent of people are doing nothing about it.
Meanwhile, 78 percent of adults in the UK say they don't know what the gut does, how it works or the signals of digestive problems - bloating or bloating, heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea and constipation.
Three out of five people said they were too embarrassed to talk about their men problems with family and friends.
People who take steps to improve their gut health say it supports their physical and mental health and immunity, and manages stress, anxiety, low mood or depression.
Dr. Subashini M, director of science, health and wellness at Holland & Barrett, said: “Although talking about poo is a taboo subject for many people, we hope the beautification will get people thinking about their gut health, identifying if they have any issues, and considering how best to deal with them.
“The gut plays a role in everything from your mental health to getting a good night’s sleep.
"That's why it's really important to seek help and support if you're not doing healthy number twos regularly."
Ms Blake's Beautiful Stool Chart will be on display in Holland & Barrett stores across the UK in February, while the other two charts can be viewed online.
Ms Lom said: “Being asked to create an artwork highlighting gut health was certainly an unusual project for me, but the issue is not that unusual for many people in their daily lives.
“I hope my Beautiful Stool Chart encourages people to think about their guts and seek advice if needed.”