Black poop can be harmless, caused by certain foods or medications, or it can be a sign of melena, meaning there’s blood in your stool. Melena happens when bleeding occurs in the upper digestive tract ...

For most people, talking about poop is uncomfortable, but if you live with ulcerative colitis (UC), a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it’s unavoidable — and it’s a crucial part of disease ...

Blood clots in stool can look dark if bleeding happens high in the digestive tract. Proper medical testing, including stool and blood tests, can help determine the cause of the blood clots. Treatments ...

Discovering blood in your stool can be an alarming experience. It’s a symptom that many people fear but are often too afraid to confront. The presence of blood in the stool is not something to be ...

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 ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...