Changes in the consistency, color, smell, or frequency of stools are often the first clue that a person with UC is moving from a period of low disease activity (remission) to an active flare.

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If your baby has 3 or more runny stools, that’s considered diarrhea. There are things you can do to help your baby feel better, and signs you need to see your pediatrician. Occasional baby ...

This can be extremely painful despite its small size. Anal fissures often occur after passing very hard stools but can also occur from the irritation of severe diarrhea. This generally occurs ...