What Does An Insect In Stool Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 23 Aug 2014

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Question : After defacating, I just saw a crawling insect on my stool. It was about 1/4 in. long and was crawling around on the stool. I captured the bug and photographed it. It has a clear or translucent body made of what looks like an insect wing; it's black at the head and has a black T-shaped marking a bit down from the head. Could this have been in my body?

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not a cause for Worry. Not come from your body

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr PKellman,
I have seen the photographs you have posted. The picture depicts an insect. It is not a parasite. Insects ado not infect human intestines.I don't think it has come from your body. Be assured it is not a problem, it must have landed on your stools from outside.
Hope this helps
Regards.
Dr Samir Patil

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