Medically reviewed by Shadi Hamdeh, MD Key Takeaways The Bristol Stool Chart helps you understand poop types and possible health issues.Types 3 and 4 on the chart describe normal, healthy stool that ...

Poop can be a tricky subject: We all do it, and excreting waste is critical to life. But the rules of etiquette ensure we’re rarely brave enough to speak openly about it. The feces—or stools—that we ...

The meaning of your poop color can tell you a lot about your diet and overall health. Normal poop color is light to dark brown, but stool comes in different colors. You might occasionally notice your ...

Generally, “normal” poop should be brown. When you eat food, it eventually turns that color by the time it exits the body in the form of stool, according to Baltimore colon and rectal surgeon Jeffery ...

Feces or stool is the solid waste product of digestion. It varies in color, texture, amount, odor, etc. according to your dietary preferences and general health. If you thought it is only to be ...

A range of colors, textures, frequencies and volumes are considered normal. But there are some things to watch out for. Credit...Sofia Hydman Supported by By Annie Sneed [This guide was originally ...

PanCAN Patient Services Case Manager Trishana Horton shares information about stool and tips to have a conversation with your ...

You may have orange stool due to food colors and additives, as well as certain medications. But some colors can indicate an underlying health condition. A healthy bowel movement is one in which your ...