In the last six months, I've noticed stool objects that is yellowish in color, shaped like a very large vitamin gel, apprx 1 1/2 in length, and smooth. I am startled to see it or them (recently three and four at once), because it's obviously very different than my regular stool. I seem to be excreting more with time. These "capsules" are excreted whether I am experiencing a loose bowel, a regular bowel, or constipated bowel movement. I have examined one, and it has a firmer texture on the outside of it (although soft/firm), and on the inside is a white, crumbly mixture that falls apart easily. It has No smell...or very slight.
There is nothing in my diet or medications I take that would form these capsule-type, stool. My meds are atenelol, enalopril, metformin and adderall. I don't take vitamins. This may sound strange to you, but I get a sense of my body flushing this out, getting rid of something it doesn't want, because I seem to feel better (gut wise) when I excrete this stool. I have gas often, gurgling stomach, loose stool with lower back pain more and more frequent. As with everyone, stress levels are high and have been for years.
Please give me your opinion, and advice on how I should proceed. Would it be revolting to take pictures to show my doctor? To save one for them to test? If so, what would be the best way to preserve it until my doctor's appointment? Should I take the specimen to a "walk-in clinic" doctor as soon as I can for testing? Also, can you recommend resources for me to research myself in the meanwhile?
Your expertise and opinion will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Alison