Bowel Movements

Bowel Movement Exercises for Easing Constipation

Constipation is a widespread problem among children and adults. Although there are many known causes of constipation, it can also occur for no clearly identifiable reason in which case it is referred to as [Read More ...]

Rectal Bleeding – Causes of Blood from the Rectum

The sight of blood in the stool can understandably cause a person to become very worried. However, not all cases of blood in the stool are caused by serious problems. Blood in the stool can appear in different [Read More ...]

Fecal Impaction – Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Treatments

What is impacted feces? Feces are stored within the large intestine before being expelled through the rectum and anus during the act of defecation. Sometimes, the feces within the lower regions of the large [Read More ...]

Runny Stool – Types of Diarrhea, Treatment and Prevention

Normal stool or feces is soft, firm and elongated in shape. However, there is a wide variation in the characteristics of stool among people. These variations may be caused by both pathological and [Read More ...]

Rectal Discharge (Blood, Mucus, Pus, Feces) Causes

Abnormal discharge can occur from any region of the body. Discharges can occur either on the surface of the skin or through a body cavity. The type of discharge may vary depending on the cause. A rectal [Read More ...]

Normal vs Abnormal Stool Color, Shape, Consistency, Quantity, Frequency

The characteristics of stool (also known as feces) vary a lot from person to person. Even in a single individual, the characteristics of stool may change on different days depending on the changes in the types [Read More ...]

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