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 …

Jul 3, 2025 · White stool isn't typical. If you have white stool, you should see a medical professional right away. A lack of bile causes white or clay-like stool. That may mean a serious …

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. …

Sep 20, 2025 · Proctitis is irritation and swelling of the muscular tube connected to the end of the colon, called the rectum. Stool passes through the rectum on its way out of the body. Proctitis …

Sep 3, 2025 · Symptoms of pseudomembranous colitis may include: Watery diarrhea. Pus, mucus or blood in the stool. Severe belly cramps, pain or tenderness. Fever. Nausea. Thirst, dry …

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 …

Mucus in stool. Stool often contains a small amount of mucus. Mucus is a jellylike substance that your intestines make to keep the lining of your colon moist and lubricated. But you should talk …

Causes Ascariasis happens when roundworm eggs spread through human or pig stool. Most often, people get ascariasis when they swallow food or water tainted with stool that contains …

Jan 16, 2024 · Microscopic colitis is swelling and irritation, called inflammation, of the large intestine. This large intestine is also called the colon. Microscopic colitis causes symptoms of …

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 …