intestinal pieces in my stool?

[alpha...@my-dejanews.com]

For the last 2 years I've noticed bits of material on my toilet paper that
looked like the clear brown and curved skin of a popcorn kernal (the stuff
that always gets stuck between your teeth and gums). Of course I don't eat
popcorn every day, but every day there are these bits there on the toilet
paper. Sometimes they looked like tomato skin, all rolled up. Twice now
lately I've wiped and found some bits that were quite large when unrolled
(small fingernail size). It appeared "clear orange/white" in color and was
shinier on one side. A small amount of blood was present inside the "roll".

I've searched the web and have not found any answers. Is this something that
anyone recognizes? Is this bits of my intestine, or something else. I am
frightend by this as my father had his colon removed and wears a bag (sorry I
don't know the medical term).

I don't get diarehha <sp> more often than what would be considered normal. I
do have blood sometimes but the source of blood is likely very near the
rectum as I can feel a "rip" or "stinging" during the times it bleeds. the
blood is often heavy and is always "on" the stool instad of "in" it. I saw a
doctor about this and his suggested it was a crack. Probably more info than
you needed here but because I am frightened by this whole thing I figured I
throw in everything just in case a doctor-type reads this message.

To all those who took the time to read because you were looking to help, thank
you.

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[cat]

Hi Alpha,

First I'm not a doctor <s>. I was dx at 16 with Ulcerative colitis (now 29).
Concerning the "material" on the toilet paper, I can say that I often find
food particles in my stools (or floating in the bowl). Especially carrots,
lettuce and apple skin. Maybe it's the same case with you.

Regarding your father, do you know why he had his colon removed? I don't
want to alarm you, but inflammatory bowel diseases - if indeed that's what
your father has - can be hereditary to a certain point. Concerning the "rip"
or "crack", did you doctor go and take a look, so to speak? Or did he only
said that it was one? Do you have abdominal pains? My opinion would be to
have the whole thing investigated. At least, you will know, much less
worries that way! Keep us posted!

Take care and best wishes,
(X) cat

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[Fcattus]

Check with a doctor!

[Kim F.]

Hi Alpha,

The bits of material that you describe may well be tomato skins or remnants
of what ever food you ate. Popcorn skin and roughage like that may take a
while to come out, especially if your intestine is irregular and has many
folds in it. Sometimes the roughage "gets stuck" as it were. Or it could be
mucus "shreds" which in reality is bits of the intestinal wall- if your
intestine is inflamed and your body is working to heal it, the intestine
kind of uses mucus as a lubricant or acts kind of like a dressing in order
to protect the wall from acids or whatever in order for healing to occur.
Then eventually they break off and are passed through....I'm not a doctor,
but I was a nurse, and I am just speaking from my own experiences and how I
perceive your explanation, so they may not be medically correct. Get in
touch with your doctor and bring him a sample if you think it might help.
Also, if you feel like you're ripping, you may be irritating the bowel-you
might need to drink more fluids or have more fiber in your diet, or even a
stool softener to make things easier. Hope this helps. KimF.
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[TheDesos]

Maybe a tape worm? The segments break off, and that may be what you are
seeing. If you do a search, be prepared to wade through all sorts of
veterinary sites.
Sarah

alpha...@my-dejanews.com wrote in message
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>For the last 2 years I've noticed bits of material on my toilet paper that
>looked like the clear brown and curved skin of a popcorn kernal (the stuff
>that always gets stuck between your teeth and gums). Of course I don't eat
>popcorn every day, but every day there are these bits there on the toilet
>paper. Sometimes they looked like tomato skin, all rolled up. Twice now
>lately I've wiped and found some bits that were quite large when unrolled
>(small fingernail size). It appeared "clear orange/white" in color and was
>shinier on one side. A small amount of blood was present inside the "roll".
>
>I've searched the web and have not found any answers. Is this something
that
>anyone recognizes? Is this bits of my intestine, or something else.

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[Robert Silver]

I often have the same thing (withour the "blood"). My best guess is that your
description "Sometimes they looked like tomato skin, all rolled up" is exact, and
thats what they are - tomato peel, or similar vegetable matter. In my case of CD
things come through anywhere from an unbelievable half-hour to two or three days.
By all means ask your GI, and let us know what he says.

Robert Silver

alpha...@my-dejanews.com wrote:

> For the last 2 years I've noticed bits of material on my toilet paper that
> looked like the clear brown and curved skin of a popcorn kernal (the stuff
> that always gets stuck between your teeth and gums). Of course I don't eat
> popcorn every day, but every day there are these bits there on the toilet
> paper. Sometimes they looked like tomato skin, all rolled up. Twice now
> lately I've wiped and found some bits that were quite large when unrolled
> (small fingernail size). It appeared "clear orange/white" in color and was
> shinier on one side. A small amount of blood was present inside the "roll".
>
> I've searched the web and have not found any answers. Is this something that

[andy r]

Its probably mucous. As the mucous flows down your colon, it gets thick.
This makes it 'look' tomato skin type, because its spread out (like a
sheet). Gas and other factors cause it to thicken... When it passes with
stool, it still retains some of its shape.. The mucous is natural
lubrication to stop the irritation going on in your colon...

The 'rip' you feel is probably the stool passing through bend in the
sigmoid colon, which is probably inflamed. It can also be the stool
passing an internal hemorhoid. (It takes ALOT to peel the skin off of your
colon insides, but not alot to pop a hemmorhoid... See a doctor for a
proper diagnosis.

Andy

[pritc...@gmail.com]

Wow, 19 years later I am replying. I have been diagnosed with UC ten years ago and have a flare up about once a year. I also have those flakes of skin in the toilet. I think the intestinal wall gets vulnerable below the mucousal layer and the inflammation eats through adjacent intestinal skin that causes it to flake off as the inflammation spreads. Mine used to be light orange curled up, just like tomato skin. Now I start to get green flakes of skin, which is the color of bile. It wasn't food, because I track my diet. How are things going for you today?

[chasefea...@gmail.com]

Hello, today I had a rather same experience. A clear brown thin skin like substance was in my stool and was wondering if I you can help figure out if it's what you have.

[siobhan...@gmail.com]

I'm the same and tonight had like a jelly peace but I pass wayer not had stools and I get someone ripping inside me I also wake before my eyes open I. Crying screaming in pain it's like some put a red hot sharp poke up my bum the pain is hurrendouse can't walk with it I'm waiting to get out to sleep for came a it's the only way they can do it as every time they tryed I would be s teaming and crying and that was with sudation I'm in so much pain and mine isn't tomato peeling I seen speacilist last week he wanted to get every think done this week but I'm away so wen I get back got a load of tests he thinks he knows what it it now to night had a big lump of jelly or bogy looked like I should of tryed to get it but I'll just wait and see but I wash vomiting last night also.xxx

[jton...@gmail.com]

I have the same problem I have popcorn looking kernel is in my stool but I think it's a parasite of some kind there are all kinds of seeds looking things but they're actually eggs I believe I seen whole parasite things that it's scary I don't know but I think you need to see a doctor I do too the pain is also just horrendous I can't describe it I know that I've had this going on for at least a year I think we both need to get help I looked on the internet for something that resembles a parasite prep that resembles what I'm saying I don't see anything it's time to see a doctor

[GeaF]

Maybe you dont realise this last response is over a year old so they probably got help already.

[jton...@gmail.com]

I have been having the same problem and I too have had no luck finding anything on the internet that comes close to what I've seen in my poo. I am so scared. I don't know what to say to a doctor since there is nothing about this anywhere. I'm so sick all of the time. I've lost my balance and now must use a walker whenever I walk. I also am unable to stand upright anymore. I've had all of this for nearly 3 years now. I get so afraid whenever I need to poo. I start shaking and I break out in sweats. Does anyone have any idea what this is? PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME.

[zumon...@protonmail.com]

Hello jton,

On Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 3:01:23 PM UTC-4, jton...@gmail.com wrote:
> I have been having the same problem and I too have had no luck finding anything
> on the internet that comes close to what I've seen in my poo. I am so scared. I don't
> know what to say to a doctor since there is nothing about this anywhere. I'm so sick
> all of the time. I've lost my balance and now must use a walker whenever I walk. I
> also am unable to stand upright anymore. I've had all of this for nearly 3 years now.
> I get so afraid whenever I need to poo. I start shaking and I break out in sweats.

How about describing your problem? This thread is over 20 years old and different people mention different things. What are you seeing in your stool that you can’t figure out?

You tell a doctor what you experience. You don’t have to find the correct words online first. As for what you say, how about: “Doctor, I think I have something weird going on. I looked online and couldn’t find anything like what I see in my stool. And since I started seeing this stuff 3 years ago, I’m sick all the time, my balance got bad and I need to use a walker. Now I’m scared when I need to poop.”

“Oh, and he is a list of my current medications, OTC rxes and supplements, my known diagnoses and a timeline going into detail on my poop issues, including some photos. These are your copies.”

If your poop has unusual things in it, take photos and show your doctor. Maybe put copies on a small storage device to give the doctor. Might not take it due to IT security concerns but you can try.

Check out the following web pages:

Mucus in stool – https://www.mayoclinic.org/mucus-in-stool/expert-answers/faq-20058262

Stool colors – https://www.mayoclinic.org/stool-color/expert-answers/faq-20058080

Poop 101 – https://www.theverge.com/2016/10/9/13212952/poop-healthy-normal-color-food-shape-disease

> Does anyone have any idea what this is? PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME.

No, you haven't provided any description of what is bothering you in your stool. Take photos, then use an image hosting site and load them up for us to see, Well, those of us willing to look at a stranger’s weird poop.

HTH,

–
Luke