Question 1

what does a darker sticky poop mean for newborn? i forgot what the gi doctor told me today. something about more acid in stomach. is that right?

Accepted Answer

Depends: First stool is dark sticky and green and called meconium stool.  Over time it turns yellow and goes from very loose to well-formed.  These changes are allc normal.  When you start feeding her so-called solid foods, though they are Not very solid, the color, texture, frequency of the stools will change.

Question 2

what does it mean when your poop is sticky with blood?

Accepted Answer

IBD: As a 20 yo, my first concern would be inflammatory bowel disease, especially ulcerative colitis.  It's unlikely that this is a malignant condition, but you really need to be seen soon for GI evaluation.  Don't delay, and good luck.

Question 3

what does it mean if a child has brown sticky poop and a sore bum after going to the toilet! ?

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Intestinal issues: This depends on how long, and whether there is blood in the stool. If it's a short term issue, and everything else is normal, then it may just be a stomach virus, causing mild irritation. However, if there is blood, or it's a prolonged issue, then you should consult your doc immediately for evaluation and discussion.

Question 4

what does floating poop mean?

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Air/gas: Most floating stool is filled with air or gas, not oil or fat.

Question 5

i poop a lot what dose it mean?

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Depends: Increase frequency of bowel movements can be normal or could indicate a variety of possible medical issues.  Some of these issues include: irritable bowel syndrome, viral, bacterial or parasitic infections, inflammatory bowel disease, thyroid disorders, cancers, etc.  Best to see your family doctor, internist or gastroenterologist to find the cause.

Question 6

what does different color poop mean?

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Various: The color of stool depends on various factors including what you eat, transit time through the intestines, amount of bile secreted into the intestines, presence of blood products, amount of undigested fats in the feces, etc.

Question 7

what does it mean when you poop a lot?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Diarrhea can range from very mild to severe.  It can be caused by infections, malabsorption issues, or various foods.  Worrisome diarrhea generally would include symptoms such as:  high fever, unrelenting diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, blood or mucous in stool, dehydration, dizziness, or accompanied vomiting.  When in doubt, go check it out.

Question 8

what does it mean if your poop is white?

Accepted Answer

No bile drainage: White poop in association with dark yellow urine and yellow discoloration of eyes and skin suggest problems with liver and its drainage.

Question 9

hi im pooping blood what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoids : Try some stool softeners and steroid creams OTC. If not better, see your pediatrician.

Question 10

what causes poop to be coal black and sticky?

Accepted Answer

This may be due: To GI bleeding. Melena is black, tarry ; malodorous stool.  Medications containing bismuth (i.e., pepto bismal) can turn stool black and can foods or supplements that are high in iron. Please seek medical evaluation promptly.

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