What Causes Yellowish And Bluish Round Particles In Stool?

Posted on Wed, 11 Nov 2015

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Question : Our son, in China, is passing smooth lentil, or chick-pea-like, yellowish balls in his stool, w/ a little bluish discoloration at the end, x ~ 1 month. There are a number of them in each bowel movement--like polka dots throughout the stool. They are firm when removed. He popped one and it was kind of hollow w/ some bluish brown pigment in it. No associated pain. Takes a large, daily multivitamin and no other medication. What might that be? Larvae? Something produced by his body?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible parasitic infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can most certainly understand your concerns.

I apologize for the delayed response owing to my hectic work schedule.

I have worked through your query in detail.

As per your description, the possibility of parasitic gut infection is high. Many such infections can asymptomatic .

It is very important to get a complete stool examination for ova, cysts or parasites.

Further management if any is largely based on test results.

Post your further queries if any.
Thanking you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar