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- Stool color: When to worry - Mayo Clinic
As bile travels through your digestive tract, it is chemically altered by enzymes, changing the colors from green to brown Ask a healthcare professional if you're concerned about your stool color If your stool is bright red or black — which may indicate the presence of blood — seek medical attention right away
- Gastrointestinal bleeding - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The blood often shows up in stool or vomit but isn't always obvious Stool may look black or tarry Bleeding can range from mild to severe and can be life-threatening Imaging technology or an endoscopic investigation can usually locate the cause of the bleeding Treatment depends on the where the bleeding is located and how severe it is
- 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
- 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
- Colon cancer stool: What to look for and how to test at home
Not all stool changes mean you have cancer, but some could be warning signs When cancer grows in the colon, it can affect how a stool looks, the size and how often you go to the bathroom
- 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
- Narrow stools: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic
What causes narrow stools? Should I be concerned? 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
- Ascariasis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Causes Ascariasis happens when roundworm eggs spread through human or pig stool Most often, people get ascariasis when they swallow food or water tainted with stool that contains the worms For example, eating vegetables or fruits that have not been washed, peeled or cooked can cause infection in places where ascariasis is common
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