Loose Bowel Movements (Diarrhea)

Occasional loose bowel movements may be normal, but having over three loose stools per day is called diarrhea.

Check characteristics of normal and excessive bowel movements. Read how to find the cause of loose bowel movements from medical symptoms.

Constipation

Constipation means having less than three bowel movements in a week.

Check the causes of chronic constipation and severe constipation.

IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common diagnosis given in unexplained diarrhea or constipation.

Foods to avoid in IBS.

Fructose Malabsorption

Ability of human intestine to absorb fructose is limited, especially in individuals with fructose malabsorption. Main symptoms are diarrhea and bloating, prevention is a low-fructose diet.

Abnormal Color of Bowel Movement

The color of normal bowel movement in most people is brown. Check for other colors of a normal bowel movement. Check the causes of white, yellow, orange, black, green bowel movement, and mucus in bowel movement.

Blood in the Stool

Check the causes of blood in the stool, and what is melena.

Read about bowel anatomy, motility, digestion, and intestinal flora.

Bloating and Gas (Flatulence)

Bloating is distension of the belly wall because of gas accumulation within intestine. Check for causes of bloating and gas.


Further Reading :
  • Low Fructose Diet in Fructose Malabsorption
  • Fructose Malabsorption – Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
  • Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO): Symptoms, Treatment
  • What Causes Diarrhea After Eating?
  • What Causes Mucus in the Bowel Movement?