Roshini Raj, MD, is Health's former magazine's medical editor and coauthor of What the Yuck?!. Board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, Dr. Raj is a Clinical Associate Professor of ...

Common causes of fluffy poop include diet, digestive diseases, and infections. Eating smaller meals and staying hydrated can help relieve fluffy poop at home. Fluffy poop with severe symptoms like a ...

Your poop offers clues about your health. But how can you describe your bowel movements (BMs) to your doctor without bringing in a sample? You and your doctor can use something called the Bristol ...

Constipation is the most common bowel change during pregnancy. It happens when increased progesterone slows intestinal muscle contractions. Pregnancy may also cause diarrhea, blood in your stool ...

White curds in your baby’s poop are typically bits of undigested milk fat from breast milk or formula, rather than a sign of food allergies or intolerances. These curds are common in breastfed babies ...

Sometimes the only thing standing between you and a new PR is a midrace porta-potty break. Even if you manage to cross the finish line without needing a bathroom stop, symptoms such as stomach cramps, ...

What Are Pinworms and Tapeworms? Pinworms are also called “threadworms.” They’re the most common type of intestinal worm infection in the U.S. and one of the most common in the world. They’re thin and ...