This also involves asking about the frequency and consistency of bowel movements. They may need a blood or stool sample. For example, a blood test can indicate inflammation or help rule out ...

A wide range of colors is usual. In infants, the main reasons for changes in stool color are age, diet, and health. The poop of newborns is almost black, while older infants tend to have yellow or ...

A healthcare provider will want to do some tests to see if there is an underlying cause for symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea or vomiting. A stool culture may be part of a number ...

Fecal impaction occurs when stool forms that is hard, dry, and difficult to pass on its own. Individuals who experience constipation are more at risk of fecal impaction, which is more severe. When an ...

It’s been a huge difference since I got this chair/stool! It’s such a simple concept ... like sit to stand from a chair or bed and supported step ups as these are weight-bearing exercises ...