Question 1

recently have had tiny black specks in stool now have tiny black strings in stool. have been drinking warm lemon water and eating yoghurt?

Accepted Answer

See a GI specialist: What you could be seeing is blood in your stools. I would see a gastrointestinal specialist asap, to make sure there is no bleeding ulcers in your stomach.  In the meantime, i suggest stopping the lemon water and any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as advil, aleve, (naproxen) motrin, ibruprofen, goody, or bc powder which can worsen bleeding.

Question 2

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 3

excessive burping, pain under left ribs and under left armpit. tiny black specks in stool but stool normal brown colour?

Accepted Answer

Go to the ER right: Away. You have signs and symptoms of upper gi/ stomach bleeding . Give us some feedback .Bless u !

Question 4

pain down left side, ribs and back. burping a lot .   some burning feeling in  middle of chest .  tiny black specks in stools is it excessive gas?

Accepted Answer

Melenic specks?: 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 with your dyspeptic symptoms however warrants md visit.

Question 5

what could these tiny specks of black in stool mean?

Accepted Answer

There could be some: Blood in stool.  Get it checked.

Question 6

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 7

tiny trace of black in stool?

Accepted Answer

Melenic specks?: 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 esp. With dyspeptic symptoms however warrants md visit.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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

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Recently have had tiny black specks in stool now have tiny black strings in stool. have been drinking warm lemon water and eating yoghurt?

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:

Excessive burping, pain under left ribs and under left armpit. tiny black specks in stool but stool normal brown colour?

A member asked:

Pain down left side, ribs and back. burping a lot . some burning feeling in middle of chest . tiny black specks in stools is it excessive gas?

A member asked:

What could these tiny specks of black in stool mean?

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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?

A member asked:

Tiny trace of black in stool?

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

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