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

A woman who thought she was "too young" to get bowel cancer at the age of 24 has said early detection of the disease saved ...

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 ...

Pain during and after pooping Burning or itching of the anus Blood on the outside of your poop A visible cut/tear How to treat it: In most cases, home treatment is enough to heal your fissures.

Your treatment options for black-colored ... transfusion (i.e., a procedure where you receive donated blood), too. If you notice your poop is black and think it's from recent diet and supplement ...

If you've spotted mucus in your little one's diaper, here's what it might mean – and when to check in with a doctor.