At this point in life, you likely have a good idea of what your average bowel movements look like. So if you happen to notice they’re darker than usual, it’s understandable to wonder, “Why is my poop ...

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 ...

At this point in life, you likely have a good idea of what your average bowel movements look like. So if you happen to notice they’re darker than usual, it’s understandable to wonder, “Why is my poop ...

People go to many extremes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but generating green stool shouldn't be one of them. Your morning trip to the bathrooom revealed you may have had one too many green beers ...

If you've ever answered nature's call and encountered a mysterious, unexpected shade of green, you're not alone. But what does it mean if your poop is green? While green poop is often due to dietary ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) starts in the colon or rectum. It is one of the most common forms of cancer globally, though it is ...

There's a lot of focus on what goes into our bodies, but it's also important to pay attention to what comes out. Our stool, urine and vomit can hold a lot of clues about our underlying health. The ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife is 78 and has had Alzheimer’s disease since 2011. Her meds are 5 mg of escitalopram daily, 10 mg of memantine daily, and 25 mg of quetiapine daily. Could this be the reason she ...