At this point in life, you likely have a good idea of what your average bowel movements look like. So if you happen to notice they’re darker than usual, it’s understandable to wonder, “Why is my poop ...

Talking about poop (stool), especially its colour and consistency, is not really one of the most comfortable dinner-table ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why is my poop brown? – Ethan J., age 9, Potomac ...

Your poop's color can reveal crucial health insights, acting as an early warning sign for potential issues. Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab explains why it is important to look at your poop ...

Causes of black stool: Consuming certain dark foods, such as black licorice, blueberries, or foods with deep colouring, can temporarily darken stool (Images: Canva) A jet‑black, sticky stool that has ...

Melena appears as black, sticky, foul smelling stool and often signals upper GI bleeding Study shows most pediatric melena cases stem from upper gut ulcers, mainly duodenal Even 50–100 mL of blood in ...