You need to check what your poop looks like so you can notice changes or describe ... especially if it continues for longer than a few days. Blood should definitely be checked out.

We talked with three gastroenterologists about how often you should be pooping and more to help you understand what's normal.

If you’ve taken bismuth medication like Pepto Bismol, that can also make your stools look almost black. It’s always best to check with a doctor if you’re unsure. Bright red blood in your stools If you ...

Contrary to what it might look like ... poop — it’s normal. A healthy poo is a natural mid-brown. The colour comes from bilirubin, a pigment that’s generated by the breakdown of old blood ...

Colorectal cancer can seem a lot like some common gastrointestinal ... and make your stool look bloody or black. You could also see blood in the toilet or on tissue if you have hemorrhoids ...