Now, for the serious part (don’t worry, it’s quick). If you see black specks that look like coffee grounds or tiny black flakes, and you haven’t eaten any seeds, that might be something else.
That “something else” could be digested blood. It’s a sign of internal bleeding high up in your digestive tract. Think of it as a very distressed red flag.
If you see that, and you also feel dizzy, have stomach pain, or feel weak, call your doctor immediately. Don’t Google it for three hours like I would. Just call.
But remember: most of the time, it’s just breakfast. I once panicked for a solid ten minutes before remembering I ate a “everything bagel.” The bagel literally had everything—including my panic.
