Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) frequently causes mucus in stool. As part of the digestive process, the intestines secrete a gel-like mucus to lubricate the intestinal walls and ease the passage of ...

Tapeworm segments in human stool look like tiny grains of white rice that may be moving. Tapeworm may be seen in the toilet bowl or passing through the anus. Most people with tapeworm infections have ...

I realize I don’t drink enough fluids in the day. I have been taking one stool softener daily (100 mg of docusate sodium) with my vitamins. This routine seems to help. Is it safe to do this ...

A fecal impaction is a large, hard mass of stool that gets stuck so badly in your colon or rectum that you can’t push it out. You may also be unable to sense or respond when stool is in your rectum.

“If this is not sufficient it may be necessary to use stool softeners or laxatives. Additionally, as stated earlier, avoiding prolonged periods sitting on the toilet and regular exercise has also been ...

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To ease discomfort, stay hydrated, eat fibre-rich foods, and consider laxatives or stool softeners. Supporting the area between your vagina and anus (perineum) during bowel movements and using proper ...

The waste products from the digestive process are excreted from your body as stool, which is typically a brownish color. If there’s an issue in the digestive tract or one of the organs involved ...

You could have rectal bleeding for several reasons. Because of this, we recommend a complete rectal exam to fully evaluate the cause. Occasionally we might also need a colonoscopy for further ...