Having ongoing pale poop can be due to conditions that affect the liver or bile duct. Treatment involves medications, surgeries, and lifestyle changes to restore normal poop color. Avoiding smoking ...

Everyone has wondered at some point if they are “going” often enough. For some, it is a daily routine; for others, it happens every few days. But what's the normal? According to a peer-reviewed study ...

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Adrienna Jirik, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at the Cleveland Clinic, where she has been providing care since 2016. Dr. Jirik completed advanced fellowships in hepatology/transplant and ...

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Grey poop can be caused by liver issues ...

There's a lot of focus on what goes into our bodies, but it's also important to pay attention to what comes out. Our stool, urine and vomit can hold a lot of clues about our underlying health. The ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that causes a buildup of mucus in organs throughout the body. Stool, or feces, can indicate how your gastrointestinal tract is functioning and whether ...

In Bob Odenkirk’s latest action thriller, he discovers that his small town is far from “Normal.” Odenkirk reteamed with his “Nobody” writer Derek Kolstad and producer Marc Provissiero (also from ...

Anal leakage or seepage is the accidental passing of stool. It can stem from nerve or muscle damage, constipation, and diarrhea, among other issues. Medication and pelvic floor exercises may help ...

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