Bright red blood in your stool, also known as hematochezia, is a sign of bleeding in the lower digestive tract. It is most likely caused by a condition like hemorrhoids or diverticular disease.

Bright red blood in your stool, also known as hematochezia, is a sign of bleeding in the lower digestive tract. It is most likely caused by a condition like hemorrhoids or diverticular disease.

Sometimes, they just put it off, said Dr. Antoine Pham, an internal medicine doctor with Thrive Medical. He has started ...

One in 10 who develop the disease is under 50, so it’s essential to be vigilant and tackle the stigmas associated with discussing poo ...

Mucus in stool is normal, but it's not usually visible to the naked eye. When it is, you may notice stringy clear, white, or yellow goop in the toilet or clinging to your poop. It may be blood-tinged, ...

Diagnosing the cause of abnormally colored stools usually involves taking a medical and symptom history, as well as blood or imaging tests. Normal stools can vary in shades of brown, mostly due to ...

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for children, could be ...

Moving beyond the traditional sputum tests, a new study on Friday showed that a molecular stool test may increase detection ...

Participants provided sputum, urine, stool, and blood samples. The challenge of diagnosing TB in vulnerable populations "People living with HIV are at higher risk of developing pulmonary ...

Molecular stool test shows promise in improving TB detection in adults with HIV, offering a simpler, non-invasive diagnostic option.

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test may become a viable option for detecting tuberculosis (TB) in the stool of adults with HIV, according to the results of a recent study.