An incomplete bowel movement means you still feel like you need to poop after using the toilet. Common causes include constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Constipation ...

Mucus in stool can be due to infections, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or inflammation from Crohn's disease. Occasional mucus in your stool is considered normal. Dietary changes, medications, and ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways IBS-C is a disorder of gut–brain interaction, which means that the two-way communication between the gut and the brain is in disarray, leading to ...

A new study found that your genes can determine the impact of thiamine on your gut. Foods like black beans, pork and cereal can help you reach your daily value for thiamine.

Stool transplants are cutting-edge experimental procedures, but using poop as medicine is hardly a modern idea. Ancient ...

Weight loss is often related to the colorectal cancer symptoms that can make it hard to eat, like diarrhea, stomach pain, or ...

Stuck in pur-gut-tory? Several factors can contribute to constipation, from certain supplements and vitamins to dehydration ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

Khaberni - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common digestive disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide with symptoms ...

Smart toilets show promise for passive monitoring of stool and urine to detect potential health issues, but challenges remain ...

Psyllium husk and chia seeds both offer fiber and digestive health benefits, but in different ways. See how they compare in nutrients, digestion, and overall use.