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. Stool color is …

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 associated with …

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 underlying problem. …

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 has a …

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 more serious …

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. Also, stool …

Apr 15, 2025 · Constipation 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. …

Description Docusate sodium is used to relieve occasional constipation. It usually helps produce a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours. This medicine is a stool softener. This medicine is available as an over …

Jul 12, 2024 · The instructions may explain how to catch a bowel movement in the toilet bowl, collect and place a stool sample on a card or in a container, and send the sample to a lab for testing. Fecal …

May 16, 2025 · Ascending colostomy is rare and typically temporary. Stool is liquid or semiliquid because it' forms in the first section of the colon, where less water has been absorbed by the colon. …