Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Rectal bleeding can be a warning sign of early-onset ...

Hemorrhoids can be itchy and sore and make it difficult for you to have a bowel movement. You might notice blood in your stool or on toilet paper if these swollen veins bleed when you strain during a ...

Seeing blood in your poop can be concerning, but understanding the possible causes will guide you on what to do next. While it's mostly due to non-serious causes, it can sometimes indicate a more ...

Dr. Terry Simpson, a board-certified general surgeon based in California, is sharing the stool symptom that’s cause for serious concern. “There is one condition where you should go to the emergency ...

At 34, Josh Herting led a healthy lifestyle but noticed blood in his stool. He was proactive and got a colonoscopy, which came back positive for colon cancer. He's sharing his story to help raise ...

Kids are curious. They grab, touch and lick icky things, and they want to know about all the goo — from earwax to snot and beyond — that comes out of our various orifices. Sometimes they might even be ...

Foul-smelling stool on its own is usually not a sign of cancer. Generally, it comes from diet or harmless digestive issues.