Question 1

what would black, chalky, almost fibrous stool along with mild cramping, constant low gurgling, difficulty going, dizziness and being tired mean?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding?: Can be symptoms found with blood loss anemia.  Get it checked out.

Question 2

what does gurgling, has and stringy stool mean?

Accepted Answer

Many things: It sounds like you are worried about this, and you have provided too little information to really be able to help. Please see your doctor.

Question 3

my stool is very stringy and full of mucus?

Accepted Answer

See Doctor: Depending on how long this has been happening and if you are having other symptoms, this may be from an underlying bowel disorder.  There are many disorders that could be causing this type of stool.  It is best to see your doctor to find out the cause.

Question 4

i have stringy looking things, in my stools. i don't know if they are worms. hoping not but not sure. please help me?

Accepted Answer

See the Pathologist: Take a stool sample to the local laboratory and ask them (or your doctor) to look for "ova and parasites". If it is a worm, the laboratory will be able to tell.

Question 5

brown stringy stool with mucus. no pain and no changes in diet or anything. day 2 that i've noticed it.
what could it be? i'm very scared

Accepted Answer

Bowel irregularity: Sometimes the bowels get upset. Need more information, Age, part of world, other meds, diseases.
Usually bowel consistency changes with diet. Have you eaten differently ?  Any seafood? Shellfish? Water contamination, out of country?
Need more information.
Probiotics by mouth at the pharmacy are useful for getting the gut back on tract after a normal doctor exam.

Question 6

just passed a stool. it was hard and very lumpy, and was difficult to pass. also had a little bit of blood on the tp afterwards, what could cause it?

Accepted Answer

Most commonly: Either a hemorrhoid(dilated vein) or an anal fissure(a break in the surface tissue), but it's hard to say without examining you further.  You should try to optimize your bowel health to avoid hard stools that require you to strain.  Stay hydrated, eat fiber, consider using an over-the-counter stool softener in the short run like colace, (docusate sodium) consider sitz baths.  You should review this with your doc.

Question 7

loose stringy stools with pieces inside?

Accepted Answer

Bowel: Loose stools although not described as diarrhea can by a sign of infection if these symptoms are new.  Other causes for loose stools would be processes that decrease transit time such as stimulant (excess coffe, tea or caffeinated soda) or hyperthyroidism. Irritable bowel syndrome would be a likely problem too.

Question 8

my stool was half black and half brown and it had a lot of stringy substance all over it & also smelled bad is everything okay with me?

Accepted Answer

Maybe &amp; maybe not: 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) &amp; symptoms warrants evaluation

Question 9

my stool stringy, rubbery, wirh mucas. can i be still passing parasites. with the use of metamicil ?

Accepted Answer

R U trying to cure: ...parasites with Metamucil? Sorry, but see your doctor for the correct diagnosis and treatment please.

Question 10

i am suffering from constipation since one year stool exits one in a week and the shape of stool is sauge,lumpy and craks on surface?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: If you have the urge to move your bowels and can't, work from below using rectal glycerin or dulcolax suppositories. A fleets enema can be used. If you have no urges, drink adequate fluids, eat a lot of fiber and exercise. Taking a daily bowel stimulant like SenokotS which also has a stool softener helps. A gastroenterologist can advise you as needed.

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What would black, chalky, almost fibrous stool along with mild cramping, constant low gurgling, difficulty going, dizziness and being tired mean?

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What does gurgling, has and stringy stool mean?

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My stool is very stringy and full of mucus?

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I have stringy looking things, in my stools. i don't know if they are worms. hoping not but not sure. please help me?

A member asked:

Brown stringy stool with mucus. no pain and no changes in diet or anything. day 2 that i've noticed it. what could it be? i'm very scared

A member asked:

Just passed a stool. it was hard and very lumpy, and was difficult to pass. also had a little bit of blood on the tp afterwards, what could cause it?

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Loose stringy stools with pieces inside?

A member asked:

My stool was half black and half brown and it had a lot of stringy substance all over it & also smelled bad is everything okay with me?

A member asked:

My stool stringy, rubbery, wirh mucas. can i be still passing parasites. with the use of metamicil ?

A member asked:

I am suffering from constipation since one year stool exits one in a week and the shape of stool is sauge,lumpy and craks on surface?

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