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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. Stool color is …

  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 times, …

  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. Also, stool …

  4. 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 has a …

  5. 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.

  6. Mucus in stool: A concern? - Mayo Clinic

    May 30, 2024 · A small amount of mucus in stool is usually nothing to worry about. Stool often contains a small amount of mucus. Mucus is a jellylike substance that your intestines make to keep the lining …

  7. 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 underlying problem. …

  8. Green stool Causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 8, 2005 · Learn about the possible causes of green stools in adults and infants.

  9. Green stool - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 8, 2005 · Green stool — when your feces look green — is usually the result of something you ate, such as spinach or dyes in some foods. Certain medicines or iron supplements also can cause green …

  10. 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 break down …