A new study suggests that combining routine stool tests and tracking habitual dietary patterns could help to predict IBD ...

A fecal lactoferrin test can detect intestinal inflammation. High lactoferrin levels in stool suggest that inflammation is present. This may indicate a bacterial infection or inflammatory bowel ...

It's a rite of passage none of us really look forward to: Once we turn 45, it's recommended that we get a colonoscopy to screen for polyps and colon cancer. This is especially important as rates of ...

Roman philosopher Lucretius once said, “What is food for one man may be bitter poison for another.” He was spot on in both the metaphorical and literal sense. There are a lot of differing opinions ...

A stool that looks like currant jelly can indicate a bowel disorder called intussusception. However, bloody mucus in the stool may also be a sign of other conditions, such as inflammatory bowel ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Jay N. Yepuri, MD, ...

Research continues to show the influence your gastrointestinal (GI) system (or your “gut”) has on your overall health. While certain symptoms, such as indigestion, mood changes, and skin diseases, ...

These findings suggest that adding H. pylori stool testing to routine FIT screening does not significantly reduce stomach cancer risk or mortality at the population level. The study highlights how ...

My patient is a 35-year-old man with a history of abdominal pain and loose stools for the past 8 months. He has approximately 1-2 episodes per month. Three months ago a stool analysis showed Entamoeba ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD 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 ...