Noticing bloody or maroon-colored stool (poop) is alarming, and it may come on suddenly. The first step to determining the cause is thinking back on what you’ve recently had to eat. Reasons for bloody ...

A simple stool sample may hold a clearer record of what you eat than a food diary ever could. In a new study, researchers ...

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Laxatives are products that help people empty their bowels, and there are many types. Stool softeners are a type of laxative, but not all laxatives are stool softeners. Although some other laxatives ...

Black spots in your stool may be caused by eating certain foods like figs and spices or taking some medications. Black spots may also indicate bleeding in your gastrointestinal tract. Your stool is a ...

A stool that looks like currant jelly can indicate a bowel disorder called intussusception. However, bloody mucus in the stool may also be a sign of other conditions, such as inflammatory bowel ...