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 ...

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 ...

Study shows most pediatric melena cases stem from upper gut ulcers, mainly //duodenal * Even 50-100 mL of blood in the stomach can turn stool black . Suddenly finding that your ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife is 78 and has had Alzheimer’s disease since 2011. Her meds are 5 mg of escitalopram daily, 10 mg of memantine daily, and 25 mg of quetiapine daily. Could this be the reason she ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) starts in the colon or rectum. It is one of the most common forms of cancer globally, though it is ...

People go to many extremes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but generating green stool shouldn't be one of them. Your morning trip to the bathrooom revealed you may have had one too many green beers ...