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What Causes String Like Substances In The Bowels?
I have not been feeling good for last week, thought I might have virus, today I had bowel overeat and when I wiped I felt something stringy so I felt with my hand and along string was there, I pulled it out & laid on counter to see if anything was moving. I did not see anything move but am very concerned about what it might be.
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
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You should consider a stool sample to the lab to take a look at your stool and identify if any infection or issues are present.
Your doctor would give a container and the sample can then be sent off for assessment.
Treatment would depend on what was found.
I hope this helps
You should consider a stool sample to the lab to take a look at your stool and identify if any infection or issues are present.
Your doctor would give a container and the sample can then be sent off for assessment.
Treatment would depend on what was found.
I hope this helps
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