A lot more people than they want to admit have pain, discomfort, or bleeding when they have a bowel movement. Millions of ...

Hemorrhoids can be itchy and sore and make it difficult for you to have a bowel movement. You might notice blood in your stool or on toilet paper if these swollen veins bleed when you strain during a ...

Discovering blood in your stool can trigger immediate anxiety and concern, but understanding what this symptom means helps distinguish between minor issues and serious conditions requiring prompt ...

Listen, you don't have to admit that you do it, but looking at the toilet paper after you poop every once in a while is pretty damn essential to your health. Most of the time, you're going to see what ...

Discovering blood in your stool can be an alarming experience. It’s a symptom that many people fear but are often too afraid to confront. The presence of blood in the stool is not something to be ...

The anus is that part of the intestinal tract that passes through the muscular canal of the pelvis and anal sphincters. It is the final orifice through which stool passes out of the body. In adults, ...

Life's all fun and games until you get an anal fissure. I came to this conclusion after reading The New York Times today (and the Internet giggles it inspired). The paper of record spent 969 words ...