Dec 9, 2025 · Passing stool that is small, hard, and fragmented, often described colloquially as “nuggets” or “pellets,” is a common digestive complaint. This experience is a sign that the digestive …

Oct 12, 2025 · Drinking more water can help you prevent pellet poop by keeping your digestive system running smoothly. You can get more fiber in your diet for healthy digestion and to help make your …

Sep 13, 2025 · Most mild cases clear up on their own with a little gut rest. However, if the soft stool sticks around for more than a few days, or if you start seeing other signs like vomiting, weight loss, …

Nov 17, 2022 · Causes of loose poop that come out in small soft pieces include dietary changes, food intolerances (such as lactose intolerance), infections of the gut, irritable bowel syndrome, and other …

Mar 11, 2025 · Poop should smell bad as it is made up of all the waste your body needs to get rid of, including the bacteria that can give off strong, smelly gases. Truly foul-smelling stools may be a …

We've never gone through so many diapers and her little butt is starting to look sore! I don't want to give her diarrhea, though (she's never had prunes or juice or anything).

Jul 1, 2025 · Autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases that can damage the intestine and cause poor food breakdown and absorption.

Nov 26, 2025 · Pebble poop—small, hard pellet-like stool that look like pebbles—is usually a sign of constipation. You can usually go back to having normal stools by increasing your fiber and fluid …

Jun 8, 2025 · Pebble poop presents as separate, small pieces of stool that resemble tiny rocks or pebbles. Despite their small size, these lumps are often very hard and difficult to pass.

Jan 22, 2024 · An Avera gastroenterology expert provides insights about the common causes for loose stools and how often you should poop. Plus, learn when you should go to the doctor for irregular stools.