Question 1

found small black specks in stool and managed to grab one of the specks which was solid and didn't dissolve in water. is this blood or food?

Accepted Answer

: Food remnant, not blood.

Question 2

i had a small black speck in my stool is this a sign of blood i'm 16 years old?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Small black spot in stool likely related to the type of food that was ingested. If entire stool or most of stool is repeatedly black, time to see a doctor.

Question 3

i'm 17 and i consume a fair amount of blueberries, and i saw a small black speck in my stool. ive also been feeling abdominal pain and having anxiety about abdominal pain (maybe a cause for it?) . was the dot from the fruit or something more serious?

Accepted Answer

: You should only pay attention if your stool seems abnormal beyond 3 days after the event. Take care.

Question 4

does 100% whole wheat bread make you poop small grains or seeds? noticed tiny black specks in stool that were moveable and was curious if this is normal?

Accepted Answer

: You need to exclude occult blood in your stool. You can buy a kit from a pharmacy to do the test at home, or you could consult your doctor for an evaluation. 100% wheat is not likely to be relevant.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

i have small blackish balls separate from my stool which look like blackberries and green peas and my left lower side has much pain?

Accepted Answer

Need colonoscopy: May be necrotic polyposis sloughing from the colon. Take them to your MD for path exam

Question 6

there are some dark brown almost black, hard as a rock (pebble like) small pieces  in my stool for a month. what is my problem please?

Accepted Answer

Diverticulosis: Ask your physician on your next visit whether it is worth 'scoping you to look for diverticular disease. It is not especially treatable. The diverticula catch stool, and it hardens in the pouches until it escapes.

Question 7

hi, i have been getting small, round, smooth, hard black balls in my stool. could that be unhealthy? i haven't eaten any food that contains things lik

Accepted Answer

Fiber and hydration: You should consider increasing your fiber intake and should drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless. You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil for increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948

Question 8

what does it mean if the stool is black and  looks more like small balls?

Accepted Answer

Black stool: Black stool can occur due to iron supplementation or due to bleeding in upper GI tract, latter known as melena. You should have this evaluated by your physician. The small balls are usually indication of constipation.

Question 9

i just discovered black small threads in my stool, i have had off/on issues for the past 2 weeks, any cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

No: Likely from something you are.  Are you having other symptoms?

Question 10

passed stool yesterday, dark plum colour?! could this be because i ate beetroot? today went and small amount of dark/black patches? is this serious?

Accepted Answer

It could be,get help: Blood in stool is a warning sign. Brisk bleeding warrants emergency care. Causes of bleeding may be predictable (e.g. rectal trauma), but evaluation is always appropriate. A rule of thumb (but not absolute): black stool means bleeding comes from upper GI tract; grape jelly stool from small bowel; silver stool from biliary tree; burgundy stool from right colon; red blood from left colon to anus.

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Found small black specks in stool and managed to grab one of the specks which was solid and didn't dissolve in water. is this blood or food?

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I had a small black speck in my stool is this a sign of blood i'm 16 years old?

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I'm 17 and i consume a fair amount of blueberries, and i saw a small black speck in my stool. ive also been feeling abdominal pain and having anxiety about abdominal pain (maybe a cause for it?) . was the dot from the fruit or something more serious?

A member asked:

Does 100% whole wheat bread make you poop small grains or seeds? noticed tiny black specks in stool that were moveable and was curious if this is normal?

A member asked:

I have small blackish balls separate from my stool which look like blackberries and green peas and my left lower side has much pain?

A member asked:

There are some dark brown almost black, hard as a rock (pebble like) small pieces in my stool for a month. what is my problem please?

A member asked:

Hi, i have been getting small, round, smooth, hard black balls in my stool. could that be unhealthy? i haven't eaten any food that contains things lik

A member asked:

What does it mean if the stool is black and looks more like small balls?

A member asked:

I just discovered black small threads in my stool, i have had off/on issues for the past 2 weeks, any cause for concern?

A member asked:

Passed stool yesterday, dark plum colour?! could this be because i ate beetroot? today went and small amount of dark/black patches? is this serious?

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