Your colon plays a vital role in digestion and maintaining overall health, but problems can often develop silently, without ...

We all poop, and we all poop a little differently,” he says. “And we can poop differently from one day to the next.” Some ...

These tests detect either hidden blood or abnormal DNA in the stool. If results are positive, a colonoscopy is necessary for confirmation and removal of any precancerous growths, Dr. Kamal said.

Signs and symptoms of colon cancer The first sign to look for is abnormal bleeding. Knowing if there is blood in your stool can be somewhat tricky, as blood can vary in appearance — from bright ...

Healthy stool should be long and sausage-shaped, according to Medical News Today, and come out as one piece or several smaller pieces. What’s most concerning is when thin stools are a new change ...

Narrow stools Oda noticed what she described as “pencil-thin” stools every time she used the bathroom. She thought it was due to constipation. Doctors call this symptom a change in stool caliber.

Thin stools Ms Oda said one of the first warning signs was a subtle, but troubling change in her bowel movements. Her stool suddenly became thin and pencil-like every time she used the bathroom.

Doctors used to associate pencil-thin poop with bowel cancer, and while those with the condition may see their stools narrow over time, this has been questioned by scientists.

Pencil-thin stools may or may not indicate colorectal cancer. If not accompanied by other usual signs of colon cancer, it may also be an indication of constipation, or IBS.