Why do I have black specks when I wipe?

The presence of black specks in stool or when wiping is usually due to one of two causes: something you ate or bleeding in the GI tract.

What parasite leaves black specks in stool?

A one-celled parasite, Cyclospora cayetanensis, causes cyclospora infection. You get it by drinking water or eating food that’s been contaminated by a person infected with the parasite. A person infected with cyclospora passes the parasite in stool.

What happens if you wipe too much?

Wiping too much or too hard can lead to anal itching, a condition also known as pruritus ani. Pruritus ani is essentially an inflammatory response caused when delicate perianal tissues have been stress or compromised.

What causes black faeces?

Most cases of black stools are from eating black foods or iron supplements. Stool that is black due to blood indicates a problem in the upper GI tract. Blood in the stool can be detected through a stool test. See your healthcare provider right away if you have black stool along with pain, vomiting, or diarrhea.

When should I be worried about black specks in my stool?

People who have had black specks in their stool for more than a day or two should see a doctor if they are not taking medication that turns the stool black. Similarly, they should see a doctor if they cannot explain the color by any foods they have recently eaten.

What does parasites in poop look like?

In stools, the worms look like small pieces of white cotton thread. Because of their size and white color, pinworms are difficult to see. The male worm is rarely seen because it remains inside the intestine. It is best to search for pinworms at night, when the female comes out to lay her eggs.

Can hemorrhoids cause black stool?

There may be just a few drops of blood in the stool or blood on the toilet paper. Often this is from hemorrhoids (piles) or a small scratch from a hard stool. Sometimes bleeding can more severe. There may be blood clots, bloody stool or black stool.

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