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

Loose stools are bowel movements that may be watery, mushy, or shapeless. Treatment may involve making dietary and lifestyle changes, taking OTC medications, and addressing the underlying cause. Loose ...

Loose stools are unusually watery bowel movements. Causes may include gastrointestinal infections, ulcerative colitis, and thyroid problems, among others. Loose stools may occur after eating or at ...

You may lose weight when you have diarrhea as a result of lost fluid. But you can also experience unintentional and rapid weight gain with loose and watery stool. Causes of weight gain and diarrhea ...

Your daily bowel movement offers vital clues about your digestive health, according to Dr. Saurabh Sethi. Pebble-like or firm stools may signal constipation, while soft blobs suggest low fiber. Watery ...

My patient is a 35-year-old man with a history of abdominal pain and loose stools for the past 8 months. He has approximately 1-2 episodes per month. Three months ago a stool analysis showed Entamoeba ...

Yes, it is normal for stools to sink. It can be a sign of healthy stool. Stools may float if they contain excess gas, which may occur with a high fiber diet, or if the stool contains higher fat levels ...