Noticing bloody or maroon-colored stool (poop) is alarming, and it may come on suddenly. The first step to determining the cause is thinking back on what you’ve recently had to eat. Reasons for bloody ...

If you notice blood in the toilet bowl or on your toilet paper after a bowel movement, you’re likely to be concerned. There are many reasons your stool could contain blood, and while most causes are ...

Stools that appear very dark in color can be alarming. But a change to the color of your poop doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious health problem, and in many cases it’s caused by something you ate.

Sudden black, tar-like stools, medically termed melena, often signal internal bleeding in the stomach or upper intestine, according to a 2021 study. While some foods or supplements can cause temporary ...