What Does Stringy Poop Mean? The shape and texture of your poop can give you important clues about what’s happening inside your digestive system. Normal, healthy poop is usually medium to light brown, ...

Increasing fiber and staying hydrated can help treat constipation, which can cause thin stools. Hemorrhoids can cause narrow stools and might require more water and fiber to relieve symptoms. Check ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...