Can bowel movements lead to weight loss?

When a person poops, they may temporarily lose the weight of the stool. However, this is not a good weight loss strategy. Learn more about bowel movements and weight loss here.

What causes undigested food to appear in stool?

Certain foods, including high-fiber foods and sweetcorn, are more difficult to digest than others. It is normal for a person to notice undigested bits of these foods in their stool. If undigested food in the stool occurs with other symptoms, including diarrhea, they may have a medical condition, such as Crohn’s or IBS.

What is steatorrhea or fatty stool?

Steatorrhea or fatty stool occurs when there is too much fat in the stool. In this article, learn about what causes fatty stool and how it is treated.