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What Would Be A Cause Of A Furry/hairy Stool?
Question: What would be a cause of a furry/hairy stool?
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Poorly digested fiber XXXXXXX diet can give furry appearence to the stools.
Anti amoebic drug like metronidazole or tinidazole is when taken for many days, can also give furry appearence to stool.
Routine stool test is required to know the cause of furry/hairy apearence of stool.
Hope, I have answered your query. If you have further query, please feel free to ask.
With best wishes,
Welcome to XXXXXXX
Poorly digested fiber XXXXXXX diet can give furry appearence to the stools.
Anti amoebic drug like metronidazole or tinidazole is when taken for many days, can also give furry appearence to stool.
Routine stool test is required to know the cause of furry/hairy apearence of stool.
Hope, I have answered your query. If you have further query, please feel free to ask.
With best wishes,
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