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What Causes Passage Of Stringy Strands In Bowel Movements?

Earlier today, I found that a long, perhaps 3-inch strand of stool would not come all the way out of my rectum. I tried to wipe it away, but I ended up having to actually pull it out... It broke, and I had a little left that I had to force out. I felt like there was still more, but I couldn t pass it and I left. I later returned, with a mix of diarrhea and more of this stringy substance. I decided to clean up a long-ish piece, because I was afraid it could be worms. Now I see that it can t be an organism, but it is like a long stretchy piece of red, translucent fat. These are strands that are a couple inches long. What could this be? Thank you for you help.
posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic.

You gave problem of string stool that may be because of intestinal infection.

Parasitic infection may cause string stool formation.
Constipation may cause this type of problem.

Irritable bowel syndrome may cause more string like stool formation.

Gastroenteritis may ruled out.
Consent a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Stool examination test is helpful for further diagnosis.

Abdominal ultrasound sonography is helpful.

I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care.
Thank you very much.


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What Causes Passage Of Stringy Strands In Bowel Movements?

Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic. You gave problem of string stool that may be because of intestinal infection. Parasitic infection may cause string stool formation. Constipation may cause this type of problem. Irritable bowel syndrome may cause more string like stool formation. Gastroenteritis may ruled out. Consent a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis. Stool examination test is helpful for further diagnosis. Abdominal ultrasound sonography is helpful. I hope my guidance is helpful to you. Take care. Thank you very much.