Once upon a time, talking about poop might have seemed gauche or even crass. Nowadays, it’s a sign that you’re tapped into your overall wellness—and if you’re keeping tabs on poop consistency or shape ...

Fecal incontinence can occur with certain health conditions, including diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and nerve damage. Treatment depends on the cause. A leaky butt, what doctors call fecal incontinence, is a ...

A dad has shared a hilarious yet horrifying account of how he was left cleaning up after his daughter covered her room with poo. Parenting can be a joyful experience but, as every mom and dad will ...

A liquid bowel movement (diarrhea) is usually related to a short-term health challenge like food poisoning or a virus. It may also be related to a chronic condition. Diarrhea can happen to everyone ...

What Is Diarrhea With Mucus? Your intestines normally produce mucus to keep your colon moist. Mucus has the consistency of jelly. A small amount of mucus in your poop is normal, but sometimes it could ...

Ever wondered why your poop is rock-hard one week and soupy the next? And what that might tell you about your gut health? There’s a scale for that. Known as the Bristol Stool Scale, it’s a simple way ...

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You may think of mucus as the slimy stuff you cough up when you're sick. But it can also show up at the other end: in your poop. Many parts of your body make mucus, including your intestines. It lines ...