
Stool color: When to worry - Mayo Clinic
Oct 10, 2024 · Stool comes in a range of colors. All shades of brown and even green are considered typical. Only rarely does stool color indicate a possibly serious intestinal condition.
Narrow stools: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic
Jan 11, 2024 · Narrow stools that happen now and then probably are harmless. But in some cases, narrow stools — especially if pencil thin — may be a sign that the colon is narrowing or …
Gastrointestinal bleeding - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Oct 13, 2023 · Symptoms. Symptoms of GI bleeding can be easy to see, called overt, or not so obvious, known as occult. Symptoms depend on the rate of bleeding as well as the location of …
Constipation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 15, 2025 · Symptoms. Symptoms of constipation include: Fewer than three stools a week. Hard, dry or lumpy stools. Straining or pain when passing stools.
Fecal incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 27, 2024 · Overview. Fecal incontinence is accidental passing of solid or liquid stool. Fecal incontinence may happen when a person has a sudden urge to pass stool and cannot get to a …
Pinworm infection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Jun 4, 2022 · An adult pinworm generally is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (about 6 to 13 millimeters) in length. The most common symptom of infection is anal itching, particularly at night, as worms migrate …
Blood in stool in adults - Mayo Clinic
Choose a symptom; Selected Select related factors; View possible causes; Blood in stool in adults. Find possible causes of blood in stool based on specific factors.
Mucus in stool: A concern? - Mayo Clinic
May 30, 2024 · What causes mucus in stool? Is this a concern? Answer From Sahil Khanna, M.B.B.S., M.S.
Diarrhea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jan 18, 2025 · Diarrhea — loose, watery and possibly more-frequent passage of stool — is a common problem. Sometimes, it's the only symptom of a condition.
White stool: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic
Nov 28, 2023 · White stool isn't typical. If you have white stool, you should see a medical professional right away. A lack of bile causes white or clay-like stool.