A stool culture can help your doctor understand and treat problems with your digestive tract, or gastrointestinal tract. There are many reasons why you might experience uncomfortable digestive ...

Black spots in your stool may be caused by eating certain foods like figs and spices or taking some medications. Black spots may also indicate bleeding in your gastrointestinal tract. Your stool is a ...

Sweet-smelling stools may indicate an infection with the Clostridioides difficile bacteria, which can occur after recent antibiotic use. Breastfeeding can also cause sweet-smelling stools in babies.

Stool may be pale or white due to dietary choices, an infection, or an underlying medical problem such as gallbladder or liver disease. People with persistently pale stools may need medical treatment.