A healthcare provider will want to do some tests to see if there is an underlying cause for symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea or vomiting. A stool culture may be part of a number ...

Black Stool Causes: How many of you know that the colour of your stool can say everything about the underlying conditions you are suffering from? Yes, you read that right! The color and ...

Fecal impaction occurs when stool forms that is hard, dry, and difficult to pass on its own. Individuals who experience constipation are more at risk of fecal impaction, which is more severe. When an ...

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This also involves asking about the frequency and consistency of bowel movements. They may need a blood or stool sample. For example, a blood test can indicate inflammation or help rule out ...

A person has abdominal pain and diarrhea with a high fever or blood in the stool or vomit. Abdominal pain follows injury to the abdomen. A person cannot keep up with fluid loss and is showing ...