Sticky poop can occur due to excess mucus or fat in the stool. Conditions like celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, or pancreatic issues may cause sticky poop. Seek medical care if you experience symptoms ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Sticky poop may result from a high-fat diet, affecting fat digestion and ...

Most people rarely discuss their bathroom habits, but paying attention to changes in your stool can provide crucial insights into your overall health. When your bowel movements become sticky, oily, or ...

New research from UBC Okanagan could make monitoring gut health easier and less painful by tapping into a common - yet often overlooked - source of information: the mucus in our digestive system that ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that causes a buildup of mucus in organs throughout the body. Stool, or feces, can indicate how your gastrointestinal tract is functioning and whether ...

Learn how to tell if you're having a poop emergency that merits a trip to the ER, or if at-home remedies are enough to help. If you’ve ever had a bad case of the stool sweats, you know they feel like ...