The texture, frequency, and color of a baby's stool are sure to raise curiosity as well as concern. Probably one of the most mysterious signs is black poop in the baby's diaper. Is that normal ...

Black poop can be harmless, caused by certain foods or medications, or it can be a sign of melena, meaning there’s blood in your stool. Melena happens when bleeding occurs in the upper digestive ...

What’s left is poop, a.k.a. stool, which is stored in your rectum until you’re ready to have a bowel movement. “The presence ...

according to the Child Mind Institute. Long-term constipation can cause encopresis. Depending on the underlying cause, a person may be able to manage large, painful, and difficult-to-pass stools ...