Stool may be pale or white due to dietary choices, an infection, or an underlying medical problem such as gallbladder or liver disease. People with persistently pale stools may need medical treatment.

While hard bowel movements happen to everyone from time to time, they can also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. In a perfect world, your stool would be soft and easy to pass every time ...

Black spots in your stool may be caused by eating certain foods like figs and spices or taking some medications. Black spots may also indicate bleeding in your gastrointestinal tract. Your stool is a ...

Hard stools are a common occurrence. They occur when stools pass through the colon too slowly, allowing the colon time to absorb too much water from the stool. The stools then become hard and dry.