A sudden change to black, tar‑like stool, known as Melena, may signal bleeding somewhere in the upper digestive tract. While ...

Study shows most pediatric melena cases stem from upper gut ulcers, mainly //duodenal * Even 50-100 mL of blood in the stomach can turn stool black . Suddenly finding that your ...

Your poop is a built-in health update you get every day. Here's what healthy stool should look like, what colour or smell ...

Blood in stool isn’t always piles. A doctor explains hidden gut problems in young adults, warning signs to watch, and when to ...

The time you spend on the pot can offer health clues, says an expert doctor on what's normal, what's not, and why it matters.

"Ghost poop" is a bowel movement that seemingly disappears without a trace after you flush the toilet. There’s no sign of it either in the toilet paper that you used to wipe your butt or in the toilet ...

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 ...

Ever taken a "ghost poop?" For a topic most people shy away from talking about in real life, bowel movements are an extremely popular subject of discussion online. So-called ghost poops have gone ...

When pelvic floor muscles are too tight and won’t relax, it can make it difficult to poop. Dr. Nakib says the longer the ...

Healthy human stool is emerging as a vital medical resource, treating severe infections resistant to antibiotics. Faecal ...

Scientists have discovered that gut-born bacteria may hold the secret for treatments of everything from IBD to Parkinson’s ...