Mucus in stool is relatively common and can be caused by constipation or dehydration. However, in some cases, it points to a more serious underlying condition. When you’re generally healthy ...

If you've spotted mucus in your little one's diaper, here's what it might mean – and when to check in with a doctor.

Poop with a foamy or frothy appearance may occur due to excess fat or mucus. Something you ate, infections, or conditions like celiac disease, pancreatitis, or IBS can also cause foamy poop.

The mucus layer is as thin as human hair, so thin that we could measure it only by weighing feces as the mucus evaporated. Despite being thin, the mucus is very slippery, more than 100 times less ...

What you eat and health conditions that lead to mucus or fat in the stool can cause sticky poop. Kinga Krzeminska / Getty Images Sticky poop is often the result of a high-fat diet, but sometimes ...

When your body cannot properly process certain foods, the resulting digestive disruption can lead to mucus production and sticky stool consistency. The serious warning signs of internal bleeding.

Currant jelly stool is composed of stool with blood and mucus. In young children, it is often a sign of intussusception. Learn more about other causes and signs.

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that can cause mucus buildup in the pancreas. This can interfere with the typical pancreas function and cause problems during food digestion. It can also ...