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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
- Diarrhea - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Stool test You may have a stool test to see if a bacterium or parasite is causing your diarrhea Hydrogen breath test This type of test can help determine if you have a lactose intolerance After you drink a liquid that contains high levels of lactose, your breath is measured for hydrogen at regular intervals
- 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
- Pregnancy constipation: Are stool softeners safe? - Mayo Clinic
Stool softeners are generally considered safe during pregnancy Pregnancy constipation, defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week, can be uncomfortable Constipation is common in pregnancy Stool softeners, such as docusate sodium (Colace) and docusate calcium (Surfak), moisten the stool and make it easier to pass
- 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
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