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  1. Stool color: When to worry - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 10, 2024 · Stool comes in a range of colors. All shades of brown and even green are considered typical. Only rarely does stool color indicate a possibly serious intestinal condition. …

  2. Undigested food in stool: What does it mean? - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 12, 2023 · Sometimes, you may see undigested food fragments in stool. This usually is high-fiber vegetable matter, which usually isn't broken down and absorbed in your digestive tract. At …

  3. Fecal incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 27, 2024 · Fecal incontinence is accidental passing of solid or liquid stool. Fecal incontinence may happen when a person has a sudden urge to pass stool and cannot get to a toilet in time. …

  4. Baby poop: What to expect - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 26, 2024 · Infant stool can have various colors and textures. Know what to expect in your newborn's diapers.

  5. White stool: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 3, 2025 · White stool isn't typical. If you have white stool, you should see a medical professional right away. A lack of bile causes white or clay-like stool. That may mean a serious …

  6. Infant constipation: How is it treated? - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 5, 2024 · Learn about baby bowel habits so you can recognize the difference between typical stool passage and constipation in infants.

  7. Constipation in children - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 16, 2025 · Constipation in children is a common problem. A constipated child has infrequent bowel movements or hard, dry stools. Common causes include early toilet training and …

  8. Narrow stools: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 11, 2024 · Narrow stools that happen now and then probably are harmless. But in some cases, narrow stools — especially if pencil thin — may be a sign that the colon is narrowing or …

  9. Digestion: How long does it take? - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 7, 2025 · Digestion time varies for each individual. It also depends on what kind of food and how much food you've eaten. When you eat, digestive fluids and movement in the stomach …

  10. Rectovaginal fistula - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 27, 2024 · This open tunnel connects the rectum and vagina, allowing gas or stool to pass into the vagina. Learn about rectovaginal fistula treatment and self-care.