Question 1

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 2

i had dark green coloured stools today, what is the meaning of that?

Accepted Answer

Green stool: One time occurence probably from something you ate.

Question 3

when i was a kid i used to had very tiny white insects type thing that used to move in my stools they were very little and white what are they?

Accepted Answer

Pinworm or hookworm: Small white moving animals in stool may have been pinworm or some form of hookworm.

Question 4

what is the meaning of green stool?

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Usually nothing: https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/green-stool/basics/definition/SYM-20050708
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Question 5

which type of fibre keeps stools soft--soluble or insoluble?

Accepted Answer

Insoluble: Insoluble fibber adds bulk and keeps stool soft.

Question 6

what types of things can be detected from a stool culture? it has me very nervous.

Accepted Answer

Many things.: It depends on the type of "culture".  Commonly bacteria.. But also viruses, fungus and even ova and parasite (if ordered).  Additionally we usually look for occult blood and white blood cells (by a few different names).

Question 7

i recently developed painful stool, type 2 or 5. it cuts me when passing w/ a little blood. this has never happened before. what would cause it?

Accepted Answer

Rectal exam: Your symptoms may be due to hemorrhoids or a rectal fissure. A rectal exam should be done. In the meantime take a stool softener, apply warm compresses to the anal area, and insert a glycerin or anusol suppository or ointment for easier bm and soothing of the discomfort. Keep the anal area clean after using a suppository or ointment.

Question 8

from  few days i get white cotton type thing attached to my stool. what is that ?my stools are inconsistent , sometime hard and sometime fragmented?

Accepted Answer

Mucus: These are most likely mucus strands and your symptoms are consistent with irritable bowel syndrome in view of alternating loose and somewhat constipated stools.  If you have further concerns, consult a gastroenterologist for evaluation,advice and treatment. In the meantime include adequate fluids and fiber in your diet and this could include daily metamucil.

Question 9

is dark brown stool normal? my stool was type 4, which is the best on the scale, but the color was dark brown. should i be concerned or is it normal.

Accepted Answer

Normal: See your health provider if the stool turns black otherwise it is a normal color.

Question 10

mornings i have 5/6 on bristol chart type of stool. then other times or afternoon type 4. this morning it was green brown 5/6. eat normal no other symptoms what could this be. it has been about a week?

Accepted Answer

Constipation : You might try MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) to soften the soil and avoid straining. If that is too strong the n go back to a stool softener. Your styles should look like banana board not have any round in them an you should not be straining

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When i was a kid i used to had very tiny white insects type thing that used to move in my stools they were very little and white what are they?

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What is the meaning of green stool?

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Which type of fibre keeps stools soft--soluble or insoluble?

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What types of things can be detected from a stool culture? it has me very nervous.

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I recently developed painful stool, type 2 or 5. it cuts me when passing w/ a little blood. this has never happened before. what would cause it?

A member asked:

From few days i get white cotton type thing attached to my stool. what is that ?my stools are inconsistent , sometime hard and sometime fragmented?

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Is dark brown stool normal? my stool was type 4, which is the best on the scale, but the color was dark brown. should i be concerned or is it normal.

A member asked:

Mornings i have 5/6 on bristol chart type of stool. then other times or afternoon type 4. this morning it was green brown 5/6. eat normal no other symptoms what could this be. it has been about a week?

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