Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
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?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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.
Answered 11/21/2020
2.3k views
?medicines: Besides foods, the most common reason is medicines that have small capsules within a capsule that enables delivery of the medicine beyond the stomach to avoid harsh acid. There are many medicines, including over the counter or even dietary supplements that use microcapsules. However, if with pain, nausea, blood, fever, or recent change in bowel habits, would suggest following up with a doctor
Answered 10/19/2016
2.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I had red spots in stool after I ate a whole pizza my last previous stool were regular brown. I checked the red it appeared to be food?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I see white and yellow spots in my stool. But there's no itching... Is this most likely undigested food rather than worms?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Am i having small white spots in stool because of my diet or something else?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What do white spots in stool mean if there are no other symptoms? Is there cause for concern?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can IBS sometimes cause black spots in stools, not tarry??
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Would bile problems cause the entire stool to be white or just small spots on the stool? Doesn't look like mucous, it looks as hard as the stool.
Small red spot on stool rest of it looked normal. Ate dried cranberries could that be the cause or is it blood?
What cause a black spot on brown poop/stools? Sometimes it big and almost cover all my brown poops. Also sometimes my poop is so small as pinky finger
Whitish spots and dots on my stools. What is it, undigested food?
How can i tell if red spots in my stool are blood or just food? Does the toilet water turn red if its blood?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
