In a new Health survey, a third of adults in the U.S. said they had poop abnormalities in the last month. Here's what they're ...

When you're sick you'll often produce more phlegm, and might notice it's thicker or a different color: white, green, yellow ...

These conditions may sometimes cause mucus in your stool, which can make your stool sticky. This may look like blobs of mucus in the toilet or jelly-like strands of mucus on the stool. Although ...

When your body cannot properly process certain foods, the resulting digestive disruption can lead to mucus production and sticky stool consistency. The serious warning signs of internal bleeding ...

Mucus in your stool can also stem from a GI infection such as gastroenteritis or from food poisoning, food sensitivities and even antibiotics. “If the antibiotic causes diarrhea, it can produce ...

Though it's not fun to talk about, this is what gastroenterologists want you to know about your bowel movements.

Your large intestines help absorb liquid from your stool. If you have a colostomy bag, your stools may be more watery than before your surgery since they bypass part of your large intestine.

Fancy, N., et al. (2024). Fecal-adherent mucus is a non-invasive source of primary human MUC2 for structural and functional characterization in health and disease.