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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
- White stool: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic
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 underlying problem Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
- 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
- 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
- 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 diarrhea, constipation, and muscle or nerve damage
- Mucus in stool: A concern? - Mayo Clinic
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 more serious condition, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and even cancer
- Constipation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Constipation is a problem with passing stool Constipation generally means passing fewer than three stools a week or having a difficult time passing stool Constipation is fairly common A lack of dietary fiber, fluids and exercise can cause constipation But other medical conditions or certain medicines may be the cause
- Fecal occult blood test - Mayo Clinic
Learn how healthcare professionals use fecal occult blood tests, such as the fecal immunochemical test, to screen for colon cancer
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