Stool usually has an average of about 70 percent water content. When stool has higher than normal levels of water, then the condition is referred to as liquid diarrhea. In case of liquid diarrhea, the ratio between water and solid matter content in feces is abnormally high. For a condition of watery loose stools to… Continue reading Liquid Diarrhea
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Acholic Stool
The normal stools appear brown to yellowish brown in colour, mainly due to the presence of the coloured pigments which come from bile. In some of the systemic conditions, the stools appear pale or clay coloured and are known as acholic stools. Such problems generally arise due to problems in biliary system. This condition can… Continue reading Acholic Stool
White Specks In Stool
The appearance, texture, consistence, and smell of the stool may say a lot about your health. Having white spots or specks in stool is not normal and it needs further examination. When you have the white bits in stool and they disappear, you may ignore them since it may be something temporary such as some… Continue reading White Specks In Stool
Dog Pooping Blood ?
Observing blood in the stool of your dog may frighten you because blood is associated with things like cancer or serious gastrointestinal problems. However, unlike in humans, a dog pooping blood is often less dramatic. Nonetheless, when you notice this, you need to make sure that you call a veterinarian to examine it. Pet owners… Continue reading Dog Pooping Blood ?