An expert MD explains what red poop could mean for you, from harmless causes to signs of something more serious. The post ...

The blood in your stool may be different colors ... More serious causes will require medical treatment. For bleeding due to hard stools and tears, treating constipation is the first step.

Understanding the possible causes and related symptoms can help a person know when to contact a doctor about large, hard-to-pass stools. In this article, we look at possible causes of large stools ...

Constipation is a digestive symptom that makes passing your stool difficult or painful. It involves straining during bowel movements, having hard or dry stools, and feeling like you haven't ...

Symptoms include dry, hard stools that are difficult to pass ... unintended weight loss, blood in the stool, or vomiting, you need to get in touch with your primary care provider.

Sometimes, they just put it off, said Dr. Antoine Pham, an internal medicine doctor with Thrive Medical. He has started prescribing a new kind of screening — the Shield blood test — for his patients ...