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What Causes Long, Thin, Whitish Strings In Stool?

Hi I have a question I went to dr today hoping to be tested for what I thought/think I have pinworms. I noticed a string in my stool and also one in my drawers from well reasons I hate talking about lol. But it was not moving I don t have an itchy but. It was about an inch long thin and whiteish could it be possible fiber strand or would you think worms
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Hi
i appreciate your concern
in my opinion it could be a worm go for stool test for ova and cyst followed by tab Albendazole for deworming
asymptotic worm infestation might occur at times
Hope I have answered your question
feel free to ask for further assistance
wish you good health
take care
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What Causes Long, Thin, Whitish Strings In Stool?

Hi i appreciate your concern in my opinion it could be a worm go for stool test for ova and cyst followed by tab Albendazole for deworming asymptotic worm infestation might occur at times Hope I have answered your question feel free to ask for further assistance wish you good health take care