Steatorrhea refers to bulky, foul-smelling, oily stool that tends to be pale in color and float in the toilet bowl, resisting flushing. (These are the 9 most common reasons your poop is black.) If it ...

Have you ever noticed your stool looking greasy, floating unusually, or leaving an oily film in the toilet? While it may feel awkward to talk about, oily stools are not something to ignore. Medically, ...

Q: My daughter had her gallbladder removed, and two months later she’s still suffering from watery diarrhea. She even had to be hospitalized to restore her fluids. What does your gallbladder do? Are ...

Gastroenterologists share what your stool’s buoyancy can reveal about your digestion, diet, and overall health.

Dear Doctor: My daughter had her gall bladder removed, and two months later she's still suffering from watery diarrhea. She even had to be hospitalized to restore her fluids. What does your gall ...

Have you had your gallbladder removed? Do you have symptoms of an unhealthy gallbladder such as pain in upper right abdomen after eating a fatty meal, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea? I commonly ...

DIY gallbladder flushes, like an olive oil cleanse, are popular. But, do they really work, and do they pose any health risks? Read on to find out. When you are suffering from gallstones, you may be ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage reservoir for bile, a fluid essential for breaking down dietary fats. Biliary colic often strikes after fatty meals when the organ contracts against a blockage. Pain ...

The gallbladder is an important part of digestion. If you’re experiencing issues, they may affect your bowel movements and cause symptoms like constipation. Your gallbladder is an important organ that ...