Bowel Movements

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 ...]

Complications of Constipation – Dangers Without Treatment

Constipation is generally defined as a condition in which a person is able to pass stools at a frequency of less than three times per week. In constipation, the stool itself is hard in consistency. Moreover, [Read More ...]

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