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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
- Colostomy: Surgery, Bags and Stoma Care - Mayo Clinic
A colostomy is an opening in the colon that lets stools pass from the body without going through the anus During colostomy surgery, an opening is made in the belly called a stoma Part of the colon is brought through that opening and attaches to a pouch outside the body Stools pass through the
- Undigested food in stool: What does it mean? - Mayo Clinic
Sometimes, you may see undigested food fragments in stool This usually is high-fiber vegetable matter, which usually isn't broken down and absorbed in your digestive tract At times, undigested food is a sign of poor chewing and fast eating Make sure that you chew your food well
- Mucus in stool: A concern? - Mayo Clinic
A small amount of mucus in stool is usually nothing to worry about Stool often contains a small amount of mucus Mucus is a jellylike substance that your intestines make to keep the lining of your colon moist and lubricated But you should talk to a healthcare professional if you notice an
- 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 But when diarrhea lasts beyond a few days, it is usually a
- Fecal incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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 Also, stool may leak when a person doesn't sense the need to pass stool Common causes of fecal incontinence include
- Narrow stools: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic
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 has a blockage And that could be due to colon cancer Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) also may cause changes in the size of
- Gastrointestinal bleeding - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview 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 Treatment depends on the where the bleeding
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