Dr. Oz's 28-Day Plan to Renew Your Body, Mind and Soul

Day 24: Look Before You Flush

Wondering what's really going down in your digestive system? Look no further than your toilet bowl. The size and color of your stool can reveal whether you should make dietary changes (small, hard stools can indicate a lack of fiber) or be checked for a serious illness. Consult your doctor if you see any of the colors listed here.

Color and Possible Condition:

Red Bleeding in the lower gastrointestinal tract; diverticulosis

Green Crohn's disease

Cream Gallbladder dysfunction

White Pancreatitis; pancreatic cancer

Black Bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract