Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD If you have green poop, it may be a sign of an infection, medication side effect, or ...
Celiac disease can cause diarrhea or constipation. Stools may be greasy, watery, or foul-smelling. The appearance of poop may depend on how much gluten a person consumes. Celiac disease is an ...
Paradoxical diarrhea happens when loose, watery stool finds a way around hardened, impacted stool in your colon and leaks from your anus. Also called overflow diarrhea, it’s often a symptom of a type ...
Learn how to tell if you're having a poop emergency that merits a trip to the ER, or if at-home remedies are enough to help. If you’ve ever had a bad case of the stool sweats, you know they feel like ...
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.
Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Qin Rao, MD, is a ...