Oct 10, 2024 · Stool comes in a range of colors. All shades of brown and even green are considered typical. Only rarely does stool color indicate a possibly serious intestinal condition. …

Apr 15, 2025 · Symptoms. Symptoms of constipation include: Fewer than three stools a week. Hard, dry or lumpy stools. Straining or pain when passing stools.

Nov 27, 2024 · Fecal incontinence is accidental passing of solid or liquid stool. Fecal incontinence may happen when a person has a sudden urge to pass stool and cannot get to a toilet in time. …

Oct 31, 2024 · Many things can trigger frequent bowel movements. Find out what may be causing your extra bathroom trips and when it's time to call a healthcare professional.

Jan 18, 2025 · Causes. A number of diseases and conditions can cause diarrhea, including: Viruses. Viruses that can cause diarrhea include Norwalk virus, also known as norovirus, …

Jan 26, 2024 · Still, there are many shades of baby poop. Here's a color-by-color guide for parents of newborns: Black or dark green. After birth, the first stool a baby passes is black or …

Jan 11, 2024 · Narrow stools that happen now and then probably are harmless. But in some cases, narrow stools — especially if pencil thin — may be a sign that the colon is narrowing or …

Oct 5, 2024 · Painful passing of baby poop, also called stool. Hard stool that's either larger than typical or small pellets that are difficult and painful to pass. Passing hard stool with blood on its …

Oct 13, 2023 · Symptoms. Symptoms of GI bleeding can be easy to see, called overt, or not so obvious, known as occult. Symptoms depend on the rate of bleeding as well as the location of …

Apr 15, 2025 · Treatment. Treatment for constipation usually begins with diet and lifestyle changes meant to increase the speed at which stool moves through the colon.