One of the lesser-known signs of colon cancer is a noticeable change in stool shape. While occasional narrow stools are usually harmless, persistently thin or pencil-like stools could indicate a ...

Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a rare condition that occurs when you have symptoms of intestinal obstruction without anything physically blocking the intestines. It can be chronic or develop ...

Colon cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, is increasingly affecting younger individuals. Dr. Saurabh Sethi ...

IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.

Many people worry that having thin or pencil-thin stools means they might have colon cancer. However, this is not the only cause of thin stools. Learn more about potential causes of thin stool and ...