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Does Having White Specks In Stool Indicates Parasite?

Hello. As of late, I've noticed that whenever i go to the bathroom, there are almost always little white specks in my stool. This has persisted for the past month or so and I'm not sure if it is normal or something wrong. Am I not fully digesting foods I eat or is it a sign of parasites?
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
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Hi, Thanks for using HCM.

In the case of certain conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis (a form of inflammatory bowel disease), passing mucus in the stool can be a common occurrence. Mucus is a typical component of a healthy stool, but it is normally only present in very small amounts which would not be seen with the naked eye. Visible mucus in the stool could be also be due to a bacterial infection, an anal fissure, a bowel obstruction, or Crohn's disease.

Consult your doctor for examination. may need to get few test for diagnosis.

Hope this helps you.

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Does Having White Specks In Stool Indicates Parasite?

Hi, Thanks for using HCM. In the case of certain conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis (a form of inflammatory bowel disease), passing mucus in the stool can be a common occurrence. Mucus is a typical component of a healthy stool, but it is normally only present in very small amounts which would not be seen with the naked eye. Visible mucus in the stool could be also be due to a bacterial infection, an anal fissure, a bowel obstruction, or Crohn s disease. Consult your doctor for examination. may need to get few test for diagnosis. Hope this helps you. Regards