Why Does My Poop Float? | Diet, Absorption, and Poop Density

As embarrassing as it might be to admit, everyone takes a peek in the toilet after pooping. And you should. It's important to know what's coming out of your body. Occasional changes in the appearance of your stool aren't likely to set off alarm bells and can be normal, but what about a floating log in the bowl—does that warrant a second look? In this video, a gastroenterologist gets to the bottom of this floating poop mystery.