Question 1

My stool was coming out long, flat & ribbon-like. but now it's coming out in much smaller flat pieces. like shards. i also go about 3-5 times a day.

Accepted Answer

increase  fiber and fluids for hydration of stool and if the change in stool persists see a GI doc to look at colon

Question 2

I recently started using turmeric powder to make tea then i realize my stool was really dark almost black and then the next day a part of the same stool was dark and the other part brown. what could have caused this?

Accepted Answer

Turmeric has anti inflammatory and Anticancer properties. Take 1 tsf daily you can add to vegetable or cooked food. The color of stool you described is not because of Turmeric.

Question 3

Hi i have recently had constipation and decided to take max strength ex lax. the next day i had bad cramps. now i see black on stool and black dots?

Accepted Answer

Peptobismol,if you took it, can cause black stool. Otherwise bleeding from the upper gi tract(stomach,duodenum) is a cause of black stool. Your physician can quickly test a stool sample obtained from a rectal exam and determine whether the stool contains blood. I wouldn't recommend taking harsh laxatives in any event.

Question 4

2yrs ago gi  probs began scopes& scans&blood, badgbladder&ibs-remove gb. 2yrs later still hve ruq tenderness and flat stool-hard to go, every day?

Accepted Answer

It may be that this is all a component of the irritable bowel, which is a functional disorder, or some other in identified functional disorder. Could be a chronic  infection known as small bowel bacterial overgrowth. Return to your GI doc and ask if testing and/or treatment for this is appropriate. Hope this helps!

Question 5

Are flat stools normal?

Accepted Answer

How long did you have flat stools?
Any other symptoms?
Irritable bowel syndrome can cause flat stools for a long time.

Question 6

Why do i have oval flat shaped stools?

Accepted Answer

If this is a new change in the stool shape, it may just be an enlarged hemorrhoid.  If you  have had babies, it could be scarring of your anal canal.
An examination needs to be done by your doctor to really be able to tell what the problem is.  Please make an appointment soon if it persists or increases or bleeding or pain occurs in/with the stool.

Question 7

Flat stools ribbon shape what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

If you have had a recent change in your stools-such as described- it may be time to have a colonoscopy and rectal exam to ensure there is nothing compressing the rectum/lower part of the intestines. Seeing your doctor is a good place to start.

Question 8

Can powdered donuts cause pale color stool?

Accepted Answer

Pale stool usually comes from a lack of bile production.  If you are having this regularly, i would seek out the help of a gastroenterologist.

Question 9

Dull very minor left lower quadrent pain flat stools sometimes diarea what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea can range from very mild to severe.  For severe diarrhea and associated symptoms, i would recommend going to either the emergency room or urgent care clinic.  Worrisome diarrhea generally would include symptoms such as:  high fever, unrelenting diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, blood or mucous in stool, dehydration, dizziness, or accompanied vomiting.  When in doubt, go check it out.

Question 10

38 year old male i have thin flat stools in the morning then normal stools in the afternoon then thin flat stools at night what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Your anus has transiently formed a nozzle that produces the shape, likely due to past injury by an anal fissure and or intermittent localized swelling from irritation. I wouldn't loose any sleep over this. If it bothers you schedule a routine visit with your doc and discuss it with them.

Flat stool with lax a day powder

My stool was coming out long, flat & ribbon-like. but now it's coming out in much smaller flat pieces. like shards. i also go about 3-5 times a day.

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I recently started using turmeric powder to make tea then i realize my stool was really dark almost black and then the next day a part of the same stool was dark and the other part brown. what could have caused this?

Hi i have recently had constipation and decided to take max strength ex lax. the next day i had bad cramps. now i see black on stool and black dots?

2yrs ago gi probs began scopes& scans&blood, badgbladder&ibs-remove gb. 2yrs later still hve ruq tenderness and flat stool-hard to go, every day?

Are flat stools normal?

Why do i have oval flat shaped stools?

Flat stools ribbon shape what's wrong?

Can powdered donuts cause pale color stool?

Dull very minor left lower quadrent pain flat stools sometimes diarea what can this be?

38 year old male i have thin flat stools in the morning then normal stools in the afternoon then thin flat stools at night what could it be?

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