Oct 10, 2024 · Stool comes in a range of colors. All shades of brown and even green are considered typical. Only rarely does stool color indicate a possibly serious intestinal condition. …

Jul 3, 2025 · Stool gets its typical brownish color from bile, which flows into the small intestine during the digestive process. If the liver doesn't produce bile or if bile gets stuck in the liver, …

Jan 11, 2024 · Narrow stools that happen now and then probably are harmless. But in some cases, narrow stools — especially if pencil thin — may be a sign that the colon is narrowing or …

May 30, 2024 · Larger amounts of mucus in stool, associated with diarrhea, may be caused by certain intestinal infections. Bloody mucus in stool or mucus along with belly pain may signal a …

Not all stool changes mean you have cancer, but some could be warning signs. When cancer grows in the colon, it can affect how a stool looks, the size and how often you go to the bathroom.

Dec 1, 2025 · chills clay-colored stools cloudy urine constipation cough dark-colored urine diarrhea difficult, burning, or painful urination dizziness fever frequent urge to urinate general …

Oct 12, 2023 · Undigested food in stool isn't a problem unless it occurs with lasting diarrhea, weight loss or other changes in your bowel habits. If you have such signs and symptoms, talk …

Dec 1, 2025 · light-colored stools lower back or side pain nausea painful or difficult urination pale skin puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue red skin …

Dec 1, 2025 · light-colored stools mood or mental changes noisy breathing nosebleeds pain with swallowing pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back puffiness or …

Dec 1, 2025 · Incidence not known Dark-colored urine general feeling of tiredness or weakness large, hard skin blisters light-colored stools muscle cramps, spasms, or stiffness redness of …