Black specks on Stool

[Velcro93]

Hi , was wondering if anyone else have had this sorta thing . Some times and some days I notice black specks on the surface of my stool . They look pretty much in the same shape and size like very small mustard seeds. I do consume mustard seeds as part of my diet and was wondering if that was the case or if it was anything else. Also wondering if it can be a sign of GI bleeding ?

[Hidden]

You know what people are going to say. “See your Doc!”

[Velcro93 in reply to Hidden]

Haha . Sure thing! Thank you

[Hidden in reply to Velcro93]

I hope it is the seeds as GI bleeds are not generally good. A stool sample would certainly rule out a bleed.

[Velcro93 in reply to Hidden]

Yeah hope so too . Stopped consuming them and waiting for 48hrs before going to get tested . Thank you !

[Velcro93]

Hidden Hidden Guys thanks alot for replying once again. Didn't need to wait long actually. While cleaning my Netherlands after pooping found 2 of those black stuff and squished it with disposable gloves to find that it broke just like mustard seeds . They even smelt like it lol . Apparently I couldn't find any literature that this could be a s/e of consuming them so still going to the doc to ask about my digestion but should be easy to rule out GI bleed for now . Sorry for the long post and will still monitor the poop for a few more days to confirm also .

P.s Should I leave this thread open or delete it now ?

[Hidden in reply to Velcro93]

That is gross, but reassuring!

As a general reminder though - any change in bowel habit or suspected blood on stools requires urgent medical review.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

And if you have great problems with your stool - return it to Ikea for a refund😂

Seriously Velcro93 this is a timely reminder to guys not to forget to monitor their bowel movements for changes etc. I am on the 2 yearly bowel screening looking for blood and, ultimately, bowel cancer.

[Velcro93 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you guys ! For some reason can't tag and answer you both ! Anyways ,

Tam_User - haha ! It was gross . And definitely thank you for the advice.

Osidge - Joke cracked me up . Good one haha 😂 . On a much serious note however ,

yea after this , I am going to really remember and check each bowel movement .

[drew15401]

Black spots COULD indicate internal bleeding. In any case if you notice changes in your stool, go to doctor immediately!

[Velcro93 in reply to drew15401]

Thanks alot mate. Went to the doc and he has directed me as to what to do . Cheers !

[Galen70]

Black spots are not likely due to bleeding. Gastric bleeding causes melaena, which is bowel motions like Guinness. Glad your GP has advised you.

[Velcro93]

Yes , I was worried that maybe small bleeds would present as such but turns out they are undigested harder than usual mustard seeds. Once I stopped consuming them no more of them had appeared since ! Thank you for replying !

[Palioly]

I seem to pass cob corn almost complete.