Stool samples can help doctors diagnose some health conditions. Tips for collecting a stool sample include urinating before collecting the sample and using any tools that the sample kit provides.

Stool is usually brown because of a balance of bilirubin and bile. Some conditions can cause bright yellow or pale yellow poop or diarrhea. Possible causes include dietary factors, stress, celiac ...

Digital removal of stool, which involves using your fingers, can be helpful when other relief techniques don’t work. But there are safety risks, so it’s not a good idea to use this method frequently.

While hard bowel movements happen to everyone from time to time, they can also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. In a perfect world, your stool would be soft and easy to pass every time ...