stool

Human feces smell unpleasant to everyone, and most imagine that it can’t get any worse. However, many abnormalities and disorders that plague the body can make a person’s stool smell worse than usual. The smell is often strong and putrid and it is often related to the food we eat, but it can indicate more ...click here to read more

Hard stools can be unpleasant to pass and may occur occasionally or chronically for some. When we eat, the nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine, which releases liquid and fiber into the large intestine. In the large intestine, then, the stool is formed. As the newly formed stool moves along the large intestine, the ...click here to read more

It might be something you don’t want to think about or are too embarrassed to discuss with a doctor, but floating poop (or steatorrhea, as it is referred to medically) could be a sign of a real health issue. Stools are usually solid, yet there are cases where a change in fecal structure makes your ...click here to read more

Hard stools can be unpleasant to pass and may occur occasionally or for some, chronically. When we eat food, the nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine, which releases liquid and fiber into the large intestine. In the large intestine, then, the stool is formed. As the newly formed stool moves along the large intestine, ...click here to read more

Blood in stool (rectal bleeding) can be quite scary as it can be an indicator of a slew of health problems. Whenever you notice blood in your stool, you should go see your doctor as it can range in severity from a burst hemorrhoid to internal bleeding. Blood in stool can vary in color depending ...click here to read more

A stool test has been found to be an effective means in detecting colon cancer according to the latest findings. The test looks for blood in stool and can be conducted on an annual basis. Researchers believe that stool testing is not only effective, but is a safer, more cost-effective mode of testing compared to ...click here to read more

Dr. Victor Marchione’s Views On Bathroom Habits You may prefer not to talk about it. In fact, if you’re older than five years of age, the topic of conversation is liable to offend family, friends and workmates if not woefully amuse them. But scatological humor aside, the subject of stool warrants plenty of attention. That’s ...click here to read more