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Are small black pepper-like specs on the toilet paper normal? i dont get them every time i wipe, but most times. my stool itself seems absolutely fine and i have no other symptoms. i read it could be undigested food or bile? please help?

Q: are small black pepper-like specs on the toilet paper normal? i dont get them every time i wipe, but most times. my stool itself seems absolutely fine and i have no other symptoms. i read it could be undigested food or bile? please help?

: For peace of mind have your PCP do a simple stool test for occult blood on a stool specimen in the office. . If negative, you can ignore those black specs on toilet paper.

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For peace of mind have your PCP do a simple stool test for occult blood on a stool specimen in the office. . If negative, you can ignore those black specs on toilet paper.

Answered 8/14/2023

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A member asked:

Are small black pepper-like specs on the toilet paper normal? i dont get them every time i wipe, but most times. my stool itself seems absolutely fine and i have no other symptoms. i read it could be undigested food or bile? please help?

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