If ignored, constipation could lead to complications such as hemorrhoids or rectal bleeding. The best way to relieve symptoms is to follow a well-balanced high-fiber diet, drink plenty of water, try to exercise regularly and go to the bathroom when you feel the urge. Diarrhea (Image credit:...
This is where things get tricky. The culprit can be totally benign, like beets, red Jell-O or red sports drinks, says Dr. Wolf. (Side note: If you arepreparing for a colonoscopy, skip the red-dyed stuff, as it can be confused with blood.) Blood from hemorrhoids or a cut on the ...