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  1. Baby poop: What to expect - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 26, 2024 · Once your baby starts to eat solid food, your baby's poop might contain a wide variety of colors. How often babies poop also varies. Some breastfed babies pass stool just once a week. …

  2. Stool color: When to worry - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 10, 2024 · Stool comes in a range of colors. All shades of brown and even green are considered typical. Only rarely does stool color indicate a possibly serious intestinal condition. Stool color is …

  3. Narrow stools: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 11, 2024 · Narrow stools that happen now and then probably are harmless. But in some cases, narrow stools — especially if pencil thin — may be a sign that the colon is narrowing or has a …

  4. White stool: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 3, 2025 · White stool isn't typical. If you have white stool, you should see a medical professional right away. A lack of bile causes white or clay-like stool. That may mean a serious underlying problem. …

  5. Fecal incontinence - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 27, 2024 · Treatment The goals of therapy are to manage conditions that cause or worsen fecal incontinence and to improve the function of the rectum and anus. Diet and lifestyle changes The first …

  6. Fecal incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 27, 2024 · Fecal incontinence is accidental passing of solid or liquid stool. Fecal incontinence may happen when a person has a sudden urge to pass stool and cannot get to a toilet in time. Also, stool …

  7. Diarrhea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 18, 2025 · Diarrhea — loose, watery and possibly more-frequent passage of stool — is a common problem. Sometimes, it's the only symptom of a condition. At other times, it may be associated with …

  8. Mucus in stool: A concern? - Mayo Clinic

    May 30, 2024 · Larger amounts of mucus in stool, associated with diarrhea, may be caused by certain intestinal infections. Bloody mucus in stool or mucus along with belly pain may signal a more serious …

  9. Infant constipation: How is it treated? - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 5, 2024 · Learn about baby bowel habits so you can recognize the difference between typical stool passage and constipation in infants.

  10. Potty training: How to get the job done - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 7, 2024 · Potty training is a big step for kids and their parents. The secret to success? Timing, patience and your guidance. The first step is to get your child ready for potty training. You'll teach …