Fine, short, soft stools may be caused by hemorrhoids, decreased gastrointestinal function, indigestion, and if accompanied by blood in the stool and weight loss, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination. 1. Hemorrhoids: If the stool is small, short and soft, accompanied by blood in the stool, anal pain, etc., consider the cause of hemorrhoids. 2. Decline in gastrointestinal function: usually like cold food, will cause the decline in gastrointestinal function, peristalsis slows down, resulting in stools appear soft and thin strip. 3. Indigestion: Irregular diet or frequent overeating may also lead to soft stools. If the stool is soft and thin, lasts for a long time and is accompanied by blood in the stool, weight loss and other reasons, it is recommended to go to the hospital immediately, after a complete examination to clarify the cause of the disease.