India, Sept. 23 -- Most of us probably don't give much thought to what happens after we're done in the bathroom - we flush and move on with our day. But before you do, taking a quick look at your stool could offer some important clues about your gastrointestinal health. From haemorrhoids and digestive issues to signs of bleeding and, in some cases, more serious conditions such as colon cancer, changes in stool colour can sometimes signal that something is worth paying attention to.

Dr Joseph Salhab, a Florida-based gastroenterologist and health content creator specialising in digestive, liver, pancreatic and nutritional health, is breaking down why you should take a quick look before you flush and what the colour of your stool may reveal...