Digital disimpaction is when a person uses their finger to remove stool from the rectum. This procedure may be a last resort when other methods of passing the stool are not working. Sometimes, it is ...

Beach destinations from coast to coast have been impacted by fecal contamination in the water Getty Families hitting the beach this Labor Day weekend may be impacted by beach closures due to fecal ...

Paradoxical diarrhea, or overflow diarrhea, is when you have constipation and diarrhea at the same time. It happens when watery stool leaks around a fecal impaction (hardened piece of stool stuck in ...

For those experiencing paradoxical diarrhea, the body sends confusing signals that can leave both patients and healthcare providers perplexed. This unusual digestive condition creates a seemingly ...

Digestive health rarely dominates health headlines, yet irregular bowel movements pose serious risks that millions of Americans face daily. Medical professionals increasingly recognize that consistent ...

Constipation and blood in the stool can occur at the same time, due to many different reasons. For most people, blood in stool may occur due to issues with bowel movements, tears to the anus, or ...

Americans eat an average of 3,000 to 4,500 calories at Thanksgiving meals, according to estimates by the Calorie Control Council — and much of that comes from foods that are richer and heavier than ...

My grandson, “Billie” is 5 years old and still not potty trained. We have tried everything to get him to use the toilet — rewards, bribes, “gentle threats,” etc. We suspect he has encopresis — the ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Increasing fiber and staying hydrated can help treat constipation, ...

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. The finger-up-the-bottom examination for prostate cancer has been drawn into question. An international panel of ...