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When i wipe i notice little black pepper like flecks on my toilet paper after a bowel movement. what could this be?
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Undigested food: If you do use black pepper it could be undigested and appear in your stool. If you do not think is part of what you ingested or if you have symptoms then you need to have the sample analysed for cytology or o and p.
Answered 12/25/2019
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This might also: Represent small amounts of blood in stool - especially since you have diarrhea. Recommend that you have your stool tested for blood with your physician.
Answered 10/23/2017
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