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What Causes A Floss-like String In The Stools?
Hello, I found a floss-like string in my poop. It literally looked like dental floss and I grabbed tissue and pulled it from the poop and then tried wiping it and besides the brown color I could see faints of white and I tried ripping it and it was ripable but with a little effort. A month ago I found one one in my poop andit was aa lot thicker and longer and I had pebble-like poop that day and it was through the middle of at least two pebble poops. I ve read it could be thread worms but I dont see how or where I would get those. Thanks
Mon, 17 Oct 2016
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You have problem of string like stool that may be because of low fiber foods in your diet.
Intestinal infection like parasitic infection may cause string like stool.
Celiac disease may ruled out.
Stool examination test is helpful for checking any infection present or not..
Consent a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Eat whole grains and oats like high fiber foods .
Beans more fiber rich foods.
Eat fresh fruits and green vegetables.
I hope my guidance is helpful to you..
Take care.
Thank you.
You have problem of string like stool that may be because of low fiber foods in your diet.
Intestinal infection like parasitic infection may cause string like stool.
Celiac disease may ruled out.
Stool examination test is helpful for checking any infection present or not..
Consent a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Eat whole grains and oats like high fiber foods .
Beans more fiber rich foods.
Eat fresh fruits and green vegetables.
I hope my guidance is helpful to you..
Take care.
Thank you.
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