Antonio Hugo Photo via Getty Images A "ghost poop" isn't a bowel movement you should fear — it's something to aim for. “Ghost poops” might sound like an inherently scary type of bowel movement, but according to gastroenterologists, they’re actually quite healthy. Ghost poops are bowel movements that leave no skid marks in the toilet bowl or streaks on your toilet paper. Here’s what causes ghost poops — and what they say about your overall health:What makes a bowel movement a ‘ghost poop’? What can you do to ensure you have ghost poops?

Source: Huffington Post December 24, 2025 16:46 UTC