Question 1

my husband has had hard to flush smelly and oily stool what can be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Too much fat: Floating smelly stools are a sign of fat in the stool.  This can result from poor digestion of fat in food, eg from a lack of an enzyme called lipase, which is made by the pancreas.  There are several causes for this and you should see a gastrointestinal specialist if this continues .  Can also try switching to a low fat diet for a couple of days to see what happens.

Question 2

my stepson whos 11 forgot to flush his bowels. i thought i seen a big white stool in there but there were smaller brown ones too, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

See Your Doctor: Stool color is affected by the diet and digestive processes. Some diseases interfere with normal digestion which can also lead to abnormal stool color and consistency.  More information is needed regarding dietary habits, stool patterns, abdominal pain, and more. Be aware that children may not complain of symptoms. See your doctor for a targeted exam which may also include inspection of his stool.

Question 3

i'm with colostomies, a year ago i'm operating and rectum removed, but now i have a mucus in the stool and i flush out the anus, what can be?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal : There is no sense guessing without a lot more information . Please contact your primary care provider to see how this applies to you.

Question 4

i have blood in my stool can't see it until i flush the toilet, i have had blood before but it was in the water not the stool what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Rectal bleeding: There multiple causes of rectal bleeding starting from hemorrhoids or anal fissures to polyps, inflammatory diseases and tumors. Without take more history and conducting a physical exam and possible some other studies, it's hard to tell what causes your bleeding.

Question 5

not sure how to ask this, i noticed that stool changes the color of the toilet water. it darkens it to the point that i need to flush multiple times for the color to go. is this an indication that stool is mixed with too much fat? it floats & smells?

Accepted Answer

Depends: 1. Stool should not discolor toilet water, but may stain the bowl. Some foods (spinach (green stools) beets(red stool) or some food color additives may discolor water.
2. Fats and garlic/onion consumption  will cause smelly gas and stool due to sulfur compounds.
3. Floating stool may contain gas and/or fats
4. Greasy stools may suggest malabsorption and should get a doctor evaluation. 
Good luck

Question 6

what causes there to be blood in stool when i go to flush?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoids: Moat common cause for painless bright red bleeding in the toilet bowl after a bowel movement is internal hemorrhoids.

Question 7

27 yo f, stool is normal color but breaks apart and flakes when i flush sometimes loose.anxiety bad for years.drinker.any insight?no pain.some bloat.

Accepted Answer

Stool: This is likely related to your alcohol intake but if this is a new finding and not normal for you, I would discuss with a GI doctor.

Question 8

my 7 year old daughter doesn't flush the toilet and i notice her stools look fine but the water round it is a orange 
type colour any ideas ?

Accepted Answer

Orange urine: Could the orange color be her urine? If so, need to take her to the doctor to rule out any problems with a simple urine test. Try increasing her fluid intake in case of dehydration in the meantime.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urine-color/basics/causes/con-20032831

Question 9

what is the medical term called when all the water from your stool is absorbed and flushes out the urinary tract causing your stools to become hard?

Accepted Answer

Constipation!: Water absorption is normal and provides a normal stool. Poor diet is the major cause of constipation.

Question 10

strange question, but is it normal for stool to dissolve particles in the bottom of the toilet bowl when it isn't flushed for a while? the stool doesn't change the color of the bottom of the toilet bowel water unless it isn't flushed for a while?

Accepted Answer

: It is normal for stool that has been left in the toilet bowl to color the surrounding water based on what is left in the stool. Frequently, fibrous plant material, food colorings, seeds, and certain grains will not be broken down and will pass in the stool causing color in the surrounding water. The only thing you need to worry about is if your stool contains visible blood.

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My husband has had hard to flush smelly and oily stool what can be wrong?

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My stepson whos 11 forgot to flush his bowels. i thought i seen a big white stool in there but there were smaller brown ones too, should i be worried?

A member asked:

I'm with colostomies, a year ago i'm operating and rectum removed, but now i have a mucus in the stool and i flush out the anus, what can be?

A member asked:

I have blood in my stool can't see it until i flush the toilet, i have had blood before but it was in the water not the stool what could this mean?

A member asked:

Not sure how to ask this, i noticed that stool changes the color of the toilet water. it darkens it to the point that i need to flush multiple times for the color to go. is this an indication that stool is mixed with too much fat? it floats & smells?

A member asked:

What causes there to be blood in stool when i go to flush?

A member asked:

27 yo f, stool is normal color but breaks apart and flakes when i flush sometimes loose.anxiety bad for years.drinker.any insight?no pain.some bloat.

A member asked:

My 7 year old daughter doesn't flush the toilet and i notice her stools look fine but the water round it is a orange type colour any ideas ?

A member asked:

What is the medical term called when all the water from your stool is absorbed and flushes out the urinary tract causing your stools to become hard?

A member asked:

Strange question, but is it normal for stool to dissolve particles in the bottom of the toilet bowl when it isn't flushed for a while? the stool doesn't change the color of the bottom of the toilet bowel water unless it isn't flushed for a while?

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