Medically reviewed by Shadi Hamdeh, MDMedically reviewed by Shadi Hamdeh, MD The Bristol Stool Chart is used to determine whether human stool (poop) is typical, or if its shape and consistency suggest ...

Some diarrhea medications can cause changes in stool color, such as black or white stool. However, passing white stools can indicate a serious medical condition, such as a blocked bile duct or liver ...

Gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that causes symptoms like diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Viruses, bacteria, and parasites can cause gastroenteritis. A ...

Gastroenterologists share what your stool’s buoyancy can reveal about your digestion, diet, and overall health.

People go to many extremes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but generating green stool shouldn't be one of them. Your morning trip to the bathrooom revealed you may have had one too many green beers ...

It’s perfectly normal to sometimes see some undigested food in your stool. But if you have other symptoms, it might be a sign of a health problem. Is It Normal to Have Undigested Food in Your Stool?