A stool that looks like currant jelly can indicate a bowel disorder called intussusception. However, bloody mucus in the stool may also be a sign of other conditions, such as inflammatory bowel ...

New research from UBC Okanagan could make monitoring gut health easier and less painful by tapping into a common - yet often overlooked - source of information: the mucus in our digestive system that ...

Most people rarely discuss their bathroom habits, but paying attention to changes in your stool can provide crucial insights into your overall health. When your bowel movements become sticky, oily, or ...

Rectal discharge, or anal discharge, can appear as anal mucus, pus, or blood in stools or underwear. There are many possible causes of rectal discharge, including gastrointestinal conditions, sexually ...

Discovering blood in your stool can trigger immediate anxiety and concern, but understanding what this symptom means helps distinguish between minor issues and serious conditions requiring prompt ...

Small changes in stool can be easy to ignore, but they may signal something serious. Doctors say paying attention early can save lives.

Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is becoming increasingly widespread. Until now, however, the underlying causes of the inflammation responses were unclear. Scientists at the Technical ...

Digestive woes like gastroparesis and IBS, though distinct, cause similar discomfort. Gastroparesis slows stomach emptying, ...

A new 90 second test can accurately rule out bowel disease in 80 per cent of people who are worried that they are showing symptoms of the deadly disease. Experts say that the non-invasive test could ...

Are you going to poop immediately after having your meal A doctor explains how this can be a sign of your poor gut health ...