Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Black poop can be caused by foods or medications.Stool may also be black becasue of blood in the digestive tract, known as melena. A small drop ...

If your skin is looking a bit pale (which can occur in people of any skin tone), there’s usually a reason. It could be anything from a vitamin B12 deficiency to a symptom of anemia. The same is true ...

Discussing the types of poop may seem disgusting or at least embarrassing, but paying attention to what’s coming out of you can give you great insight into your health. A bowel movement is the last ...

Here's what you need to know: Is it OK if your poop is green? According to mayoclinic.org, all shades of brown and even green poop are considered to be normal. It is rare for the color of your poop to ...

Yellow poop isn’t always a cause for concern, but certain symptoms with yellow stool could indicate an underlying health ...

Parents, especially new ones, can become obsessed with what’s in their child’s diaper. How much is enough? How much is too little? What color is normal? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner addresses three ...

People go to many extremes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but generating green stool shouldn't be one of them. Your morning trip to the bathrooom revealed you may have had one too many green beers ...

This sudden need to use the bathroom is due to a natural bodily reaction. The main reason people feel the urge to poop after eating is the gastrocolic reflex. This is a natural process that helps your ...

New parents often worry about what they find in their baby’s diaper. It is normal to see a number of changes and colors in your baby’s stool as he or she grows. Boys Town Pediatrics explains what is ...