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How does ulcerative colitis affect your stools?
Ulcerative colitis is a long-lasting inflammatory bowel disease that can affect stool texture, composition, and frequency. In people with ulcerative colitis (UC), the large intestine or colon becomes inflamed and develops small, pus-forming sores. These sores can also develop in the rectum. The type of stool people pass will depend on the site of inflammation and ulceration in the colon.
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Causes and Treatment of Sticky Stool
Your stool can have different consistencies depending on your diet, health, and even the medications you take. Sometimes, you may notice that some of your stool sticks to the toilet bowl after you flush. Sticky stool can be a symptom of temporary or chronic digestive disorders or the result of a diet high in fat. Sticky stool can be greasy and pale or dark and tarry.
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Quiz: The Truth About Your Stool
Stool and digestion is really a complicated matter that we need to understand because stool can be a sign of the health of the digestive tract. Take the quiz below to find out the truth about our poop.
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What do the results of a stool test indicate?
Testing a sample of stool helps your doctor diagnose conditions that affect your digestive system. These conditions can include infections, poor nutrient absorption, or cancer. Stool tests help diagnose some digestive tract conditions.
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What is a stool test for?
Stool tests are performed on a stool sample to help doctors diagnose diseases that affect the digestive system and are applicable to all subjects.
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