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Are black specks (small like a grain of pepper) in stool blood or food particles? ive heard doctors say its always food but dr. google says it could be blood (i know im being health anxious). thank you?
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Black specks are due to food like banana, blueberries, figs,, plums. Possibility of blood is unlikely but if you are still concerned, hemeoccult test can be done in doctor office.hope it helps.
Answered 3/9/2021
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