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- Stool color: When to worry - Mayo Clinic
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 Stool color is generally influenced by what you eat as well as by the amount of bile — a yellow-green fluid that digests fats — in your stool
- Diarrhea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Diarrhea — loose, watery and possibly more-frequent passage of stool — is a common problem Sometimes, it's the only symptom of a condition At other times, it may be associated with other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or weight loss Luckily, diarrhea is usually short-lived, lasting no more than a few days
- Constipation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Constipation is a problem with passing stool Constipation generally means passing fewer than three stools a week or having a difficult time passing stool Constipation is fairly common A lack of dietary fiber, fluids and exercise can cause constipation But other medical conditions or certain medicines may be the cause
- Colostomy - Mayo Clinic
In sigmoid colostomy, stool is firmer and more formed due to the length of the remaining active colon Descending colostomy This type of colostomy is in the section of the colon running down the left side of the belly, called the descending colon Stool is still fairly firm with a descending colostomy because it's not far from the sigmoid colon
- Fecal incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Loose or watery stool that quickly fills the rectum and is difficult to hold Large, hard stool that blocks the rectum and results in leakage of softer stool around it Damaged or weakened muscles The muscles of the anus, rectum and pelvic floor control the holding and passing of stool Damaged or weak muscles can cause fecal incontinence
- Constipation - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Stool softeners such as docusate sodium (Colace) and docusate calcium allow more fluids to be drawn into the stool Enemas and suppositories An enema is a fluid gently pumped into the rectum to help pass stool An enema may be used when other treatments don't work Your health care professional may use one of these if the rectum is blocked
- White stool: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic
White stool isn't typical If you have white stool, you should see a medical professional right away A lack of bile causes white or clay-like stool That may mean a serious underlying problem Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder Stool gets its typical
- Gastrointestinal bleeding - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a sign of a disorder in the digestive tract The blood often shows up in stool or vomit but isn't always obvious Stool may look black or tarry Bleeding can range from mild to severe and can be life-threatening Imaging technology or an endoscopic investigation can usually locate the cause of the bleeding
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