Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Increasing fiber and staying hydrated can help treat constipation, ...

Stool, or poop, should typically resemble the size of a sausage link or snake, but it's normal for the shape to change occasionally. Your stool may sometimes have a smaller diameter or be narrower due ...

Blood in your stool may be due to a number of factors, such as straining to poop, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Treatment depends on the specific cause of your constipation and bleeding. Many people ...

My patient is a 35-year-old man with a history of abdominal pain and loose stools for the past 8 months. He has approximately 1-2 episodes per month. Three months ago a stool analysis showed Entamoeba ...

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 ...