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I observe some small black things like black seeds in my stool today and my stool was light yellow with full of black seeds it was my first time?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

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Stool color: is highly variable and often depends on diet. Tiny black flecks in a yellow stool perhaps indicates that you may have eaten something spiced with turmeric or curry. The tiny seeds may be undigested nigella seeds or black sesame seeds. No cause for alarm. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 3/2/2021

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A member asked:

I observe some small black things like black seeds in my stool today and my stool was light yellow with full of black seeds it was my first time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Roy Arnold answered

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