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What Does A String-like Thing From Rectum Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 22 Jul 2014
Question: I had a string-like thing come out of my rectum. it was extremely long, didn't seem to break (not sure). I am having some pain in my adomen. I had worms in my appendix over 40 years ago. what exactly is it. should I be concerd?
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Could possibly be Roundworm

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms,
The string like thing is likely to be roundworm ( Ascarias Lumbricoides)
There is nothing alarming.
Empirical treatment with Albendazole 400mg single dose will be crative.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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What Does A String-like Thing From Rectum Indicate?

Brief Answer: Could possibly be Roundworm Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms, The string like thing is likely to be roundworm ( Ascarias Lumbricoides) There is nothing alarming. Empirical treatment with Albendazole 400mg single dose will be crative. Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD