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Discover the top common causes of yellow poop, including health conditions and dietary changes, according to a gastroenterologist. Plus, how to prevent yellow poop from happening.

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Scheduling a colonoscopy is one of the best ways to prioritize one’s colon health. During a colonoscopy, a small flexible endoscope is passed around a prepped colon to examine the inside lining of the ...

Another potential contributor to abdominal distention is the initial retention of meconium or lack of stooling after passage of meconium. [3] Assessment may reveal decreased bowel sounds or ...

The color of your poop (stool) can provide a lot of clues about diseases or conditions affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Some of these causes are harmless, like eating colored foods or taking ...