Ulcerative colitis (UC) can send you to the bathroom. A lot. In fact, diarrhea is one of the most common symptoms of UC. But some people have the opposite problem. If you have UC with constipation, ...

Are you going to poop immediately after having your meal A doctor explains how this can be a sign of your poor gut health ...

Blood in stool isn’t always piles. A doctor explains hidden gut problems in young adults, warning signs to watch, and when to seek medical care.

Foul-smelling stool is commonly linked to fat malabsorption in the gut * Pancreatic and colorectal cancers can disrupt ...

There are several common culprits behind a poop so big it clogs the toilet, experts say. Maybe you've struggled through a bout of constipation recently and now you've just experienced some relief, ...

What Is Crohn’s Constipation? You likely have constipation if it's hard for you to poop and you're having fewer bowel movements than you normally do. The same is true whether or not you have Crohn’s ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Qin Rao, MD, is a ...

Occasionally, a person may pass poops that are larger or longer than usual. Some causes of this may include constipation, IBS, and fecal incontinence. Poop, or stool, is undigested food and waste that ...

Seeing blood in your poop can be concerning, but understanding the possible causes will guide you on what to do next. While it's mostly due to non-serious causes, it can sometimes indicate a more ...