Floating stools can be a symptom of several gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease or diverticulitis, Dr. Josovitz says. Research shows that 26% of patients ...

In a 2015 study published in the European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, researchers found a link between floating stool and patients diagnosed with mixed irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-M).

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder, affecting an estimated 5-10% of the global population. Despite its prevalence, many people are unaware of what IBS truly is ...

We're not really sure what causes IBS. There are some theories. It may be that it's at the level of the gut, so a spastic colon, or maybe the nerves to the gut are hypersensitive. It may be that ...

Bowel habits vary from person to person. However, sudden changes can indicate an underlying health condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).