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Question: Hello and Good afternoon, My name is XXXXXXX and I was help someone would be able to help me identify something. Is there an illness or Parasite where one is infected with almost amoeba like parasites. Currently right now my brother thinks he is excreting in his urine and stool these tiny clear organisms that can grow about the size of the width of a pen. They are clear and have a jelly like consistency . If anyone has any information on something like this please let me know. Other symptoms is they seem to hide under the fingernails, the ears, and mouth and seem to react when put in water.
Brief Answer:
Large intestine can have microscopic parasites commonly known as amoeba
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I already reviewed the attached report.
Large intestine parasite infection is caused by a microscopic parasite commonly known as amoebas.
I recommend your brother to do a stool test and a urine test for further evaluation.
If the diagnosis is confirmed the treatment consists in Metronidazole.
It is taken three tablets a day for five to seven days.
Metronidazole tablets are a prescription only medication, so you should consult your doctor before the treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Large intestine can have microscopic parasites commonly known as amoeba
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I already reviewed the attached report.
Large intestine parasite infection is caused by a microscopic parasite commonly known as amoebas.
I recommend your brother to do a stool test and a urine test for further evaluation.
If the diagnosis is confirmed the treatment consists in Metronidazole.
It is taken three tablets a day for five to seven days.
Metronidazole tablets are a prescription only medication, so you should consult your doctor before the treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Are there any other illnesses or autoimmune disorders that would cause similar effects? And what are the detrimental effects on the health being affected by this amiibos. Thank you
Brief Answer:
No autoimmune disease can cause these symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
I do not have information about any autoimmune disease that can cause the symptoms of your brother.
I recommend to do the examinations suggested above to confirm the diagnosis and take proper treatment.
Wishing you and your brother a good health.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
No autoimmune disease can cause these symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
I do not have information about any autoimmune disease that can cause the symptoms of your brother.
I recommend to do the examinations suggested above to confirm the diagnosis and take proper treatment.
Wishing you and your brother a good health.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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