Understanding the possible causes and related symptoms can help a person know when to contact a doctor about large, hard-to-pass stools. In this article, we look at possible causes of large stools ...

Medically reviewed by Shadi Hamdeh, MDThe Bristol Stool Chart is used to assess your stool (poop) and determine whether the shape, color, and consistency suggest a health issue. Normal stool is in the ...

A liver dysfunction can also cause hard, lumpy stool. Liquid stool and diarrhea usually clearly indicate a dietary problem or an allergy or intolerance. The most common causes are low-quality food ...

A liver dysfunction can also cause hard, lumpy stool. Liquid stool and diarrhea usually clearly indicate a dietary problem or an allergy or intolerance. The most common causes are low-quality food, ...