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Found White Yellowish String Like Thing In Stool. Could It Be A Threadworm?

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Posted on Sun, 21 Oct 2012
Question: i found this white yellowy string like thing in my stool its about half an inch big and its width is super tiny, it appears dry and when i pulled it apart it made a snapping noise. could it be a threadworm?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ishfaq Habib (2 hours later)
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Thanks for the query

Yes the string like thing you have found in your stool is a thread worm. and you are having worms in you intestine. It is recommended to take 2 tablets each of 200mg albandazole to eliminate the worms from your intestine.

If you have some queries, feel free to ask

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Found White Yellowish String Like Thing In Stool. Could It Be A Threadworm?

Hi
Thanks for the query

Yes the string like thing you have found in your stool is a thread worm. and you are having worms in you intestine. It is recommended to take 2 tablets each of 200mg albandazole to eliminate the worms from your intestine.

If you have some queries, feel free to ask

Thanks
Regards