Roman philosopher Lucretius once said, “What is food for one man may be bitter poison for another.” He was spot on in both the metaphorical and literal sense. There are a lot of differing opinions ...

A simple stool test could soon revolutionize chronic diarrhoea diagnosis in India. Researchers found measuring bile acids in ...

My patient is a 35-year-old man with a history of abdominal pain and loose stools for the past 8 months. He has approximately 1-2 episodes per month. Three months ago a stool analysis showed Entamoeba ...

Research continues to show the influence your gastrointestinal (GI) system (or your “gut”) has on your overall health. While certain symptoms, such as indigestion, mood changes, and skin diseases, ...

People are obsessed with poop. Why does it float? Why do its colors and consistencies vary, and is that normal? (Here are 7 things your poop says about you.) People want to know it all—and now, some ...

Microbiome tests measure the microorganisms in a person’s gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These tests can give the person an idea of the types and amounts of microorganisms in their gut. However, people ...

Diarrhea occurs when a person has loose or watery stools. Many different conditions have diarrhea as a symptom. Treatment may include taking medications, making dietary changes, and staying hydrated.

Constipation is difficulty emptying your bowels. Fecal impaction is the buildup of hardened stool in your bowel that you can’t pass. Fecal impaction is a potential complication of chronic constipation ...