Constipation is often ignored as a minor discomfort. However, when it becomes chronic, lasting more than three months, it can ...

Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract and colon cancer can cause black poop (also known as melena). But black stool doesn't always mean there is an underlying health concern. Dark-colored foods, iron ...

Seeing blood in your poop can be concerning, but understanding the possible causes will guide you on what to do next. While it's mostly due to non-serious causes, it can sometimes indicate a more ...

Dr. Terry Simpson, a board-certified general surgeon based in California, is sharing the stool symptom that’s cause for serious concern. “There is one condition where you should go to the emergency ...

In allergic colitis, the immune system overreacts to the presence of specific proteins, often through breast milk or infant formula. It causes inflammation in the colon, leading to symptoms such as ...

Hemorrhoids can be itchy and sore and make it difficult for you to have a bowel movement. You might notice blood in your stool or on toilet paper if these swollen veins bleed when you strain during a ...

Talking about poop (stool), especially its colour and consistency, is not really one of the most comfortable dinner-table ...

Colorectal cancer rates have soared among younger Americans, new research has found — and there might not always be obvious symptoms. The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) is one in ...

SEATTLE – Everybody poops, but not every day. New research by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) suggests bowel movement frequency is linked to long-term health. An ISB-led research team examined ...