Question 1

hard, black, seed-like specks in stool?

Accepted Answer

Stool change: Go to your doctor to have the stool analyzed for ova and parasites, occult blood, and culture and sensitivity.

Question 2

is it bad to have seed like specimen in stools?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Many plants propagate by  surrounding their seeds with tasty fruits.  These are eaten and the seeds have a coating which resists digestion if swallowed whole and they are discharged in the stool.  In natural circumstances these make it onto the ground and can grow the next generation of plants.  You ate something with digestion resisted seeds and that is why you see them.

Question 3

i have white seed- like "things" in my stool.. what are the possibilities of it being? thanks.

Accepted Answer

No way to know: Probably just seeds or something you ate. If there is no diarrhea it likely means there is nothing to worry about. If you have symptoms to go along with it then you see your doctor.

Question 4

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 5

can you tell me reasons why i have black seeds in my stool?

Accepted Answer

Possibly melena?: 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 md visit.

Question 6

my butt hole bleed when i stooled this morning?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding with stools: There are many reasons - hemorrhoids, anal fissure, constipation - there are some other reasons but given your age they would be considered rare. If this continues then please get checked as anemia can be a problem.

Question 7

how to soften stools?

Accepted Answer

No other disease?: Each person with constipation needs to be sure there is no other disease causing it. If constipation is just due to slow movement of the food and poop through the gut, then the things to try are vegetables, water, prune juice, prunes, fiber+water, Miralax, (polyethylene glycol) Senokot or other senna, milk of magnesia, other laxatives... A doctor can evaluate and prescribe helpful medication too. Exercise also helps.

Question 8

is  soft stool healthy.

Accepted Answer

Can be: Soft stool can be a healthy finding. However, soft stool does not exclude the presence of other abnormalities, such as occult blood in the stool.

Question 9

why is my stool so dark?

Accepted Answer

Several possibilitie: Stool can be dark from iron pills pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) or foods like spinach. Black tarry stools may indicate bleeding from the stomach area and should be checked right away.

Question 10

are flat stools normal?

Accepted Answer

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

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