Stool samples can help doctors diagnose some health conditions. Tips for collecting a stool sample include urinating before collecting the sample and using any tools that the sample kit provides.

Many babies have blood in their stool during infancy. Small anal fissures and other minor conditions may cause blood streaks in a baby’s stool. Black stools or severe bloody diarrhea may indicate a ...

Gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that causes symptoms like diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Viruses, bacteria, and parasites can cause gastroenteritis. A ...