Have you ever experienced a 'ghost poop'? It sounds disgusting! Make sure not to eat while reading this article.
Many users were baffled after experiencing this bizarre phenomenon, but they lacked understanding of it.
They shared this experience on TikTok, and it quickly went viral on social media, sparking debate.
This peculiar phenomenon occurs when you feel like you went to the bathroom but find no evidence of your deed afterward.
This phenomenon of a 'ghost poop' left many baffled and in need of answers.
On social media, the phenomenon of a 'ghost poop' went viral and sparked debate.
In 2021, the term "ghost poop" gained traction on TikTok, thanks to influencer MrPelz's viral video.
Mr. Pelz left viewers baffled after sharing a video that showed him sitting on the toilet and wiping his backside.
He wrote: 'When you wipe after a good s**t'.
The video has the caption: 'I had fun making this one,' with the hashtags #Ghostpoop and #Ghostwipe.
One person said: When the toilets empty and the toilet paper is still clean but you swear you pushed out some happy chunks.
A second wrote: I thought my ex boyfriend was the only one to call it that.
While a third commented: It was just a few demons releasing them selves
Someone else said: It just happened to me whole watching this.
Another added: You sir had a spooky dooky
It means a ghost just had some fun. Another user added.
Since then, numerous individuals have shared similar experiences, sparking conversations about this peculiar occurrence across social media platforms.
Medical experts, including Dr. Rabia De Latour, gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health, and Dr. Felice Schnoll-Sussman, gastroenterologist and professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, shed light on the science behind "ghost poops."
They explain that these incidents are quite normal and often occur due to well-formed, dense stools that leave minimal residue.
They explained: 'The texture of stool and how much you need to wipe can depend on a few factors: fiber intake, gut health, the amount of water and other nutrients absorbed from stool in the large intestine, and how well the anal sphincter muscles function'.
Both women insisted that factors such as fiber intake, gut health, and muscle function can influence stool texture and wipe requirements.
Sometimes, the absence of residue in the toilet bowl may result from the dense nature of the feces, which quickly descends into the water.
While "ghost poops" are generally harmless, consistent feelings of needing to poop without results may indicate underlying health issues.
Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, colorectal polyps, or anal cancer could be potential causes, warranting medical attention.
