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- Stool color: When to worry - Mayo Clinic
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 As bile travels through your digestive tract, it is chemically altered by enzymes, changing the colors from green to brown
- Fecal incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Common causes of fecal incontinence include diarrhea, constipation, and muscle or nerve damage Fecal incontinence can affect a person's ability to work, socialize or do typical daily activities It often causes embarrassment or emotional stress
- Constipation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Constipation is usually treated with changes in diet and exercise or with nonprescription medicines Constipation may require medicines, changes in medicines or other treatments prescribed by a health care professional
- Frequent bowel movements Causes - Mayo Clinic
Many things can trigger frequent bowel movements Find out what may be causing your extra bathroom trips and when it's time to call a healthcare professional
- 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
- 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
- Undigested food in stool: What does it mean? - Mayo Clinic
Undigested food in stool isn't a problem unless it occurs with lasting diarrhea, weight loss or other changes in your bowel habits If you have such signs and symptoms, talk to your health care provider
- Baby poop: What to expect - Mayo Clinic
Infant stool can have various colors and textures Know what to expect in your newborn's diapers
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