Question 1

white-ish seed like pieces in the stool? i have had this for years, and always wondered about it but never asked. i rarely ever foods with seeds like i see in my stool. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: A picture is worth 1000..... Google white things in stool and view images.  See if you can match and share with your Dr.

Question 2

what types of food could cause black dots in stool?

Accepted Answer

Seeds, blood...: Dark-colored stools may result from iron supplements, foods you eat (like a lot of spinach), substances (like peptobismol), but most significantly suggests bleeding. When blood is denatured by acid in your stomach, as from ulcers, stools will turn tarry ("melena"). Blood may also be ingested from nose bleeds, bleeding gums... Persistent melena (without obvious cause) ; symptoms warrants md visit.

Question 3

i ate pink food coloring and now my stool is a redish pink?

Accepted Answer

Color in stools: You poop what you eat!
some food colors will make your stool different color. Some colors are naturally in the stool so those will not necessarily make you take notice, but pink, red will definitely do it. Avoid that to see that it clears up. As long as you have no other symptoms you should be okay!

Question 4

why stool is in green color even if we do not eat green food?

Accepted Answer

Bile: The greenish color in stool is the breakdown product of the bile when it has not been in the gut long enough to go through a change to yellowish or brown. It is normal as is the  loose consistency. Some digested material will take on a darker tint than others &amp; the germs in the gut will also impact the final product. I'd ignore the whole issue.

Question 5

what can i take or which food to eat to make the stool softer, but not to bulky?

Accepted Answer

Fiber: Fiber in food or in capsules

Question 6

black not tarry not smelly and dry stools for 3 days no pain should i be worried no special medication and also no special food?

Accepted Answer

Should be worried: Black stools usually indicate upper gastrointestinal bleeding, however Iron supplements and Pepto-Bismal can also turn stools black. **See a physician as soon as possible to test stool for blood if not taking these medications. Upper GI bleeding from a peptic ulcer or other cause can be serious if not treated.

Question 7

my stool for the past week has been green in color. i am sure it's not because any green color food. what could cause it. ? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Undigested bile: can cause the green color.It may represent a rapid transit time for the stool.For instance,when one has diarrhea and the stool moves rapidly through the colon.I don't think you have a problem , unless,you are having pain,diarrhea,cramps,or any discomfort.Hope this is helpful.

Question 8

what can cause blue stool? my son is 23 months old the only thing  out of the normal foods was a cupcake with sprinkles yesterday. thanks

Accepted Answer

Food Dyes: The color is due to the breakdown of food dyes - either from the icing on the cupcake or the sprinkles. It should pass in another day. Personally have seen some funky stool color after patients have eaten birthday cake!. Only stool colors to be worried about are red, tarry black or very white.

Question 9

my stool came out hard like rocks, but then turned to bright green, foul smelling, and slightly loose. what foods/conditions could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

It wasn't food: That caused your symptoms. The stool behind a hard impaction is liquidy. Colonic bacteria produce methane, a foul smelling gas. Having an impaction allows those bacteria to metabolize the dwelling food and create gas. Their peoducts can change the color of stool.

Question 10

saw some red pieces in stool, food or blood?

Accepted Answer

Hard to know: Without knowing what you've been eating, it's impossible to say.  The easiest way to tell if you have blood in your stool is to do a stool test for occult blood.  You can get hemoccult stool cards from your doctor and test this.  If positive, there can be multiple causes for blood in stool -- and these need to be followed up.

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White-ish seed like pieces in the stool? i have had this for years, and always wondered about it but never asked. i rarely ever foods with seeds like i see in my stool. is this normal?

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What types of food could cause black dots in stool?

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I ate pink food coloring and now my stool is a redish pink?

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Why stool is in green color even if we do not eat green food?

A member asked:

What can i take or which food to eat to make the stool softer, but not to bulky?

A member asked:

Black not tarry not smelly and dry stools for 3 days no pain should i be worried no special medication and also no special food?

A member asked:

My stool for the past week has been green in color. i am sure it's not because any green color food. what could cause it. ? thanks.

A member asked:

What can cause blue stool? my son is 23 months old the only thing out of the normal foods was a cupcake with sprinkles yesterday. thanks

A member asked:

My stool came out hard like rocks, but then turned to bright green, foul smelling, and slightly loose. what foods/conditions could be causing this?

A member asked:

Saw some red pieces in stool, food or blood?

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