An expert MD explains what red poop could mean for you, from harmless causes to signs of something more serious.

Nearly a third of UK adults say they would be too embarrassed to talk to their doctor about poo or bowel changes, data shows. Symptoms of bowel cancer can be spotted in the loo. Blood in stool ...

Gaby revealed she previously had a scare after finding blood in her poo in 2001. She went to the GP but was relieved when told it was piles from after childbirth. She said: 'I was like ...

The NHS says you should see your doctor if the issue persists for more than three weeks, regardless of what the blood looks ...

And less than half - 47 per cent - of respondents knew blood in poo could be a red flag. Genevieve Edwards, the charity's chief executive, said: "These survey results are deeply concerning.

The disease - which has seen a concerning surge in people under the age of 50 - causes changes to toilet habits, as well as blood-tinged poo and unexplained weight loss. A survey conducted ahead ...