Oct 10, 2024 · 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. …

May 16, 2025 · 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 …

Oct 12, 2023 · 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 …

May 30, 2024 · Larger amounts of mucus in stool, associated with diarrhea, may be caused by certain intestinal infections. Bloody mucus in stool or mucus along with belly pain may signal a …

Jan 11, 2024 · 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 …

Nov 27, 2024 · 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. …

Jan 18, 2025 · 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 …

Jul 8, 2005 · Learn about the possible causes of green stools in adults and infants.

Jul 3, 2025 · 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 …

Apr 15, 2025 · Constipation is usually treated with changes in diet and exercise or with nonprescription medicines. Constipation may require medicines, changes in medicines or …