Speaking about your bowel movements can be embarrassing, but gastroenterologists explain the significance and key indicators ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Occasional changes in stool (poop) colors ...

Persistent alterations in stool color, consistency, or odor require medical evaluation. Your stools might become lighter in color, float more than usual, or have an unusually strong smell.

Just because your stool happens to come out some other color doesn’t mean you’re dealing with a serious condition. What it might signify is that as your poop made its way through your gastrointestinal ...

Having yellow poop now and then isn’t necessarily worrisome. Most shades along the spectrum of yellow, green, and brown are within the range of “normal.” According to the Cleveland Clinic, off-color ...