As it turns out, one stool shape change can be a sign of bowel health issues, particularly if it persists for weeks.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal ... On days when symptoms are active, at least 25% of stools will be loose or watery, while fewer than 25% will be hard or lumpy.

When you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), experiencing any symptoms ... you should get medical attention right away: blood in the stool that’s either bright red or dark red tarry stools ...

Abdominal pain (mean ± SD) 3.2 ± 1.7 3.1 ± 1.7 Abdominal discomfort (mean ± SD) 3.9 ± 1.6 3.5 ± 1.5 Abdominal bloating (mean ± SD) 4.2 ± 1.5 3.8 ± 2.3 Stool frequency/week (mean ± SD) 6. ...

Up to 90% of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) experiment with diet ... Magnesium draws water into the intestines to soften the stool and make it easier to pass. But magnesium may not ...

Background Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition ... bloating and flatulence levels, stool frequency, stool consistency, ease of bowel movement and quality of life.

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Medically reviewed by Sonal Kumar, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that causes ...