I Went To The Bathroom And There Is An Item

Posted on Thu, 23 Jan 2020

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Question : I went to the bathroom and there is an item in the toilet that appears to be an adult parasite, but I am unsure if it is that or food because I am not exemplifying any symtoms and whatever it is not moving. Would you be able to help me to identify it? (I have pictures that are clear beacuse whatever it is did not flush so it it just sitting in the water).

Follow up: Dr. Dr. (11 minutes later)

I am not sure if this is food particulate or in fact a parasite.

Answered by Dr. Dr. (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up with a bit more information... Please see the detailed answer

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached images. Here is my advice.

As per the attached images, it is hard to comment on whether it is a food particle or worm.

Kindly follow up with a bit more information,
Do you have abdominal pain, nausea /vomiting, loose motion, blood in the stool, anal itching?

In that case, you may require a detailed evaluation.

The physician may procure complete hemogram, stool analysis, ultrasound abdomen as per evaluation.

Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition.

Till then keep your self hydrated. Take hygienic food and packaged water.

Hope I have answered your query...
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee