Question 1

i regularly see black or white seed-like spots in my stool. a stool sample has come back normal. could this be from metamucil?

Accepted Answer

May be: It could also be undigested particles of your diet. It is not a reason to be concerned about.

Question 2

what would cause recurring small white spots / flakes in stool that are almost like seeds and don't seem to be linked to any particular food?

Accepted Answer

Undigested particles: If the white spots aren't motile, most likely these may be Undigested food/fat particles. It can be part of an irritable bowel syndrome. Pl see a doctor for an evaluation.

Question 3

what can pink blood like spots and tissue in my stools mean?

Accepted Answer

Could be many: Things from benign to very serious. Please see a specialist such as colorectal surgeon or gastroenterologist and better to be seen when actually bleeding or with a sample to be able to confirm that what you are seeing is actually blood.

Question 4

i am seeing tiny spots of black in my stools on and off. i do have i b s  and hemmoroids  which have been bothering me lately. ?

Accepted Answer

Neither is the cause: Neither IBS or hemorrhoids is likely to cause black spots in your stool.  IBS doesn't cause dark stools and hemorrhoids usually cause small amounts of bright or dark red blood.  Your stool needs to be checked for blood.  If there is blood, the cause needs to be found..  If it isn't, it could be an undigested dietary substance like poppy seeds. or supplemental iron..

Question 5

dark spots in stools what is big dark spots in stools most likely? the general color is not dark but there are dark spots.
thank you

Accepted Answer

You : You are most likely seeing undigested food particles. Otherwise if there is a possibility this could be blood you should see your doctor. More history and stool studies and an examination may be in order.
Good luck.

Question 6

my baby is three weeks old. she's had pinkish to red slyme like spots appear in stool nappy. earlier she had a normal stool nappy. when do i seek medical advice?

Accepted Answer

If it continues: If this continues, please contact her doctor or do a video consult on the HealthTap platform if you have access to that. If you are nursing, check your nipples for cracks which may be bleeding;if so, the red spots you are seeing in her stool could be from that blood. Also look at her anal area to see if any cracks (anal fissure) seen there.If cracks are there, apply a healing ointment and observe.

Question 7

what does it mean when you have a stool with black spots in them?

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 8

whitish spots and dots on my stools.  what is it, undigested food?

Accepted Answer

White spots 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, & even from secretory villous tumors of the rectum. At the very least stool studies should help address if stringy mucus you may be seeing is "worms" (pinworms, etc.) so rx can begin.

Question 9

am i having small white spots in stool because of my diet or something else?

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.

Question 10

i noticed my stool was in green color with black spots in it. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: This does not sound like a concerning finding.

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White seed like spots in stool

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I regularly see black or white seed-like spots in my stool. a stool sample has come back normal. could this be from metamucil?

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What would cause recurring small white spots / flakes in stool that are almost like seeds and don't seem to be linked to any particular food?

A member asked:

What can pink blood like spots and tissue in my stools mean?

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I am seeing tiny spots of black in my stools on and off. i do have i b s and hemmoroids which have been bothering me lately. ?

A member asked:

Dark spots in stools what is big dark spots in stools most likely? the general color is not dark but there are dark spots. thank you

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My baby is three weeks old. she's had pinkish to red slyme like spots appear in stool nappy. earlier she had a normal stool nappy. when do i seek medical advice?

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What does it mean when you have a stool with black spots in them?

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Whitish spots and dots on my stools. what is it, undigested food?

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Am i having small white spots in stool because of my diet or something else?

A member asked:

I noticed my stool was in green color with black spots in it. should i be worried?

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