Impacted stool can cause poop to get stuck. But having your poop stuck halfway out doesn’t always point to impaction. Everyday constipation is another possible culprit. Poop stuck halfway out of ...

Poop that gets stuck halfway out is typically a sign of constipation but may indicate a more serious problem. Some people find that adjusting their position or drinking water will get the stool ...

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Pebble poop is poop appearing as small, hard, separate lumps. It can also appear as a solid piece that looks as though it consists of pebbles. Both types are a sign of constipation. Constipation ...

Pebble poop—small, hard pellet-like stool that look like pebbles—is usually a sign of constipation. You can usually go back to having normal stools by increasing your fiber and fluid intake. Severe ...

Fecal microbiota transplants, in which a donor’s poop is transplanted into another person’s gut, have been used to treat inflammatory bowel disease and other conditions. Frédéric Derbré ...

Researchers linked pooping frequency with markers tied to the development of certain diseases. The scientists found a very clear range of pooping frequency that’s ideal for good health.

The color of your poop (stool) can provide clues about diseases or conditions affecting the digestive tract. Some of the causes are harmless, like eating colored foods or taking certain medications, ...

A pit holding raw sewage is seen outside a home in rural Alabama. An estimated 80% of residents in Alabama’s Black Belt are not connected to municipal sewage lines, forcing them to rely on ...

It’s a gut-wrenching problem. Research indicates that around two-thirds of US adults struggle with persistent tummy troubles like gas, bloating and abdominal pain — and few seek medical help.

You expect your poop to be some shade of brown. That’s normal, as are some shades of green. When it looks unusually green, red, or even blue, the alcohol you drank could be the cause.