Jan 18, 2025 · Diarrhea — loose, watery and possibly more-frequent passage of stool — is a common problem. Sometimes, it's the only symptom of a condition. At other times, it may be associated with …

May 16, 2025 · A colostomy is an opening in the colon that lets stools pass from the body without going through the anus. During colostomy surgery, an opening is made in the belly called a stoma. Part of …

Apr 15, 2025 · Constipation is usually treated with changes in diet and exercise or with nonprescription medicines. Constipation may require medicines, changes in medicines or other treatments …

Oct 13, 2023 · Overview Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a sign of a disorder in the digestive tract. The blood often shows up in stool or vomit but isn't always obvious. Stool may look black or tarry. …

Jul 8, 2005 · Green stool — when your feces look green — is usually the result of something you ate, such as spinach or dyes in some foods. Certain medicines or iron supplements also can cause green …

Aug 23, 2025 · Hemorrhoids (HEM-uh-roids), also called piles, are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum. Hemorrhoids are like varicose veins. If they develop inside the rectum, they're called internal …

May 16, 2025 · Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus that's often found in bird and bat droppings. People get the infection by breathing in airborne cells, called spores, from the fungus. …

Mar 3, 2026 · Long-lasting diarrhea and belly pain could be caused by inflammatory bowel disease, also called IBD. Learn about IBD causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Gastroparesis is a condition in which the muscles in the stomach don't move food as they should for it to be digested. Most often, muscles contract to send food through the digestive tract. But with …

Jun 21, 2025 · Rectal prolapse happens when the rectum slips out of the anus and can be seen outside the body. While rectal prolapse may cause pain, it's rarely a medical emergency. Rectal prolapse is …