The anus is the outlet for the rectum, and when itching occurs in this area, it can be severe, causing a strong urge to scratch. Not only is it annoying and uncomfortable, it can also be embarrassing. Most of the time the problem is nothing to...
The color of your bowel movements, or stools, can change every day, but normally it's some shade of brown. Mustard yellow or pale stools in adults may indicate certain health conditions or may be due to medication. Babies may have yellow stools,...
Bowel movements are not common coffee talk subjects. It is hard to know what is normal and what needs the attention of a physician. Bowel movements can change in consistency, color and odor based on the foods eaten. Certain diseases and...
Feces in infants comes in different colors and consistencies. Formula-fed babies commonly produce bowel movements that are yellow, tan or brown, whereas breast-fed babies typically produce mustard-yellow bowel movements. Green feces in infants can...
Your baby's first few bowel movements consist of meconium, a sticky substance that forms in her intestines before birth. Once her body has moved all the meconium through her system, her bowel movements assume their normal appearance for a healthy...
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that is inherited from both parents. It thickens the bodily secretions, which adversely effects the lungs, pancreas, testicles, salivary glands and liver. Respiratory problems and dietary deficiencies result...
