Often, white specks in the stool isn’t cause for concern. They’re most commonly caused by undigested food, which can be resolved in several days with a change in diet.

The presence of Candida in stool does not always signal an overgrowth. Signs of Candida in stool include white or brown mucus, froth, or foam. Treatment options include antifungal medications.

If white specks in a person’s stool result from undigested food, then it is typically not cause for concern. However, assessing which foods pass whole and limiting them can reduce how often this ...