Taking a close look at your stool can tell you quite a bit about the state of your health, especially when coupled with an understanding of the types of poop, and what your poop is telling you.

External hemorrhoids occur on or around your anus. They’re not always visible but sometimes form lumps on the anal surface. Symptoms are typically the same as those of internal hemorrhoids.

Polyps are small growths that form in the large intestine. They are not necessarily cancerous, but they can become cancerous over time. Colon polyps can cause blood in the stool, giving it a black ...

The rectum is where stool is expelled from the body. Although this form of ulcerative colitis involves very little area of your colon, it can still cause significant symptoms. Knowing what type of ...