Leading gastroenterologists reveal intriguing discoveries about black stool changes and what they mean for your health, from ...

Constipation does not mean bowel movements stop entirely, but it refers to a reduction in the frequency and consistency of bowel movements. If a person experiences constipation, it typically means ...

In a study, researchers concluded that gut transit time may tell you more about how your gut functions than stool consistency and frequency. Gut transit time is how long it takes food to travel ...

Your doctor may use different names for different types of prolapse ... Click here to see the Bristol Stool Form Scale, which illustrates variations in stool consistency. In 2001, NICHD established ...