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What Causes White Poop? 7 Reasons (& When to Worry)

White poop may be a sign of gallbladder stones, hepatitis and biliary duct disease. Some patients may also report white stool to their doctor as a medication side effect or following abdominal surgery. Learn about why poop can turn white, what to do and the tests your doctor may order.

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Anal Fissure: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

An anal fissure is a small tear or cut in the tissue lining the anus, causing symptoms like pain, discomfort, small amounts of bleeding, and burning with defecation (having a bowel movement). Read about the different types of anal fissures as well as treatment options, including self-care measures.

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Gastric Ulcer

Ulcer Surgery: When It's Indicated & How It's Performed

Ulcer surgery may be recommended in serious cases where the patient presents with a stomach perforation or with heavy bleeding. Read more about when ulcer surgery is needed, how it's performed and the recovery measures your doctor may indicate.

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What Causes Hemorrhoids: Top 10 Reasons for Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are commonly caused by straining with bowel movements from constipation or diarrhea, however they can also be related to excess pressure in the anus and rectum from obesity, pregnancy or weight lifting. Learn more about what causes hemorrhoids and how to treat them.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS Symptoms: Top 10 Signs & Symptoms (w/ Online Quiz)

IBS symptoms include abdominal pain, excess gas, diarrhea, constipation, a swollen belly or mucus in the stool. Learn more about the signs and symptoms and find out your risk for IBS by completing our online symptoms quiz.

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7 Types of Poop & What They Mean For Your Health

The shape of your stool and the frequency of your bowel movements can indicate problems like hemorrhoids, fissures, dehydration or irritable bowel syndrome. Learn about the 7 types of stool and what they can reveal about your health.

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Anal Itching: 8 Common Causes & What to Do

Anal itching is a common symptoms that can occur due to excess sweating, the presence of unwiped feces in the area, worms or hemorrhoids. Learn about the other causes of anal itching and what you can do to treat this symptoms .

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Infectious Diarrhea: 7 Causes, Symptoms & What to Do

Infectious diarrhea is a type of diarrhea caused by an viral, bacterial or parasitic infection. Normally, this type of diarrhea causes fever in addition to other symptoms, like vomiting and bloody stools. Learn about the most common causes of infectious diarrhea and how they are treated.

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Created by: Dr. Antonio Carlos Moraes Gastroenterologist
Chief of clinical service Copa D'Or Hospital. Member of the Brazilian Federation of Gastroenterology, as well as the Brazilian IBS Study Group. Licensed to practice with the CRM-RJ, #436069.
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