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Hi. Could ginger be digested not fully degraded? I ve been searching for answers online of what could ve possibly been in my stool and I m not thinking it was a worm/worms of any sort. It was literally twisted inside of my stool and once I broke apart that stool there were more strings in it. The strings were as thin or thinner than fine thread (very small in size and length) and could break apart easily. Reminded me of the texture of strings in ginger or green beans. Something of that sort? Confused..
Hello I had gone through your question very diligently and I really appreciate your concern
Unchewed or undigested ginger may come out I stool as thread like substances if you had ingested ginger than it could be ginger only
To rule out the parasitic infestation, you can go for stool test for ova, cyst or protozoa which very easily can rule out the possibility of parasite infection.
I would advise you to chew your food properly until it gets swallowed automatically. If stool test comes positive than you mat require anti parasitic drugs like albendazole under supervision you should maintain good hygiene, wash your hands with antiseptic soap or solution every time you eat or drink.
Hope this answers your question Please do let me know if you have any more doubts Best wishes
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What Causes Strange Strings Of Thread In Stool?
Hello I had gone through your question very diligently and I really appreciate your concern Unchewed or undigested ginger may come out I stool as thread like substances if you had ingested ginger than it could be ginger only To rule out the parasitic infestation, you can go for stool test for ova, cyst or protozoa which very easily can rule out the possibility of parasite infection. I would advise you to chew your food properly until it gets swallowed automatically. If stool test comes positive than you mat require anti parasitic drugs like albendazole under supervision you should maintain good hygiene, wash your hands with antiseptic soap or solution every time you eat or drink. Hope this answers your question Please do let me know if you have any more doubts Best wishes