Question 1

have been getting diarrhea today. greenish, and pellet-like diarrhea stool like small round balls. is this just a virus?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: there are many causes of diarrhea, such as food poisoning, infections, food intolerances, hormonal disorders, medicine side effects,  inflammation, etc. Although most resolve on own, would seek MD evaluation if w blood, fever, nausea/vomit, pain, or continued diarrhea &gt;3-5 days

Question 2

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 3

i have small round white things in my stool with mucus.  they look like small ping pong balls.  do i need to worry?

Accepted Answer

Get stool exam: probably fiber; however,stool must be checked for ova and parasites.

Question 4

hi, this is friday mandesi, please can you help me know why my stools is like small balls for two weeks now?

Accepted Answer

Small stools: These small and marble sized stools are usually a sign of sluggish bowels. The remedy is to make sure you drink adequate fluids daily, eat good amounts of fiber like bran, fruits and vegetables and,if necessary, take fiber supplements like metamucil daily. If you note  persistent constipation, take senokot, (senna) which has a softener and stimulantThese measures should produce more bulk and normal stools

Question 5

i just went to the bathroom and have dark small round stool floating on top.  shld i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No: No, that's a problem only if it happens over and over.  If it keeps on happening, a primary care doctor can evaluate to see what might be causing it.  The doctor can also check on things, if one has other symptoms such as frequent constipation.

Question 6

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 7

i have white round balls worm shapes on my stool..do i need to be dewormed?

Accepted Answer

Your stool: can be tested for ova &amp; parasites so that you will know one way or another.

Question 8

small yellow balls pus in stool, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Mucus on stool: Mucus discharge occurs in up to 50% of patients with irritable bowel syndrome, with or without pain. Mucus may also be produced in response to partial obstruction, chronic constipation, rectal dysfunction, infection, &amp; even from secretory villous tumors of the rectum, among others. Consider evaluation please.

Question 9

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 10

soft round very small stools. easy to pass and no straining, i think its bristol stool type 5 but sometimes feeling incomplete. is this an issue?

Accepted Answer

: This is indicative of lack of fiber in your diet. Increase roughage  and you should be better.

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Have been getting diarrhea today. greenish, and pellet-like diarrhea stool like small round balls. is this just a virus?

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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:

I have small round white things in my stool with mucus. they look like small ping pong balls. do i need to worry?

A member asked:

Hi, this is friday mandesi, please can you help me know why my stools is like small balls for two weeks now?

A member asked:

I just went to the bathroom and have dark small round stool floating on top. shld i be concerned?

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:

I have white round balls worm shapes on my stool..do i need to be dewormed?

A member asked:

Small yellow balls pus in stool, should i be concerned?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Soft round very small stools. easy to pass and no straining, i think its bristol stool type 5 but sometimes feeling incomplete. is this an issue?

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