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2023-04-24 15:06:25
Hello , Greetings for the day, My baby is 18 months old and from 2-3 days i can see red thread like structure in her poop. They are so many in numbers . Are they worm??? Or is there anything to worry?
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Need to show the pic of that red Color and overall show the baby to doctor.. can be infection with blood in stool also..

Answered2023-04-25 05:13:24

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Get stool routine microscopy report done.

Answered2023-04-24 16:15:41

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Not moving then less likely worms. Usually worms are whit but can be red. Those are normal red streaks and requires no medicine.

Answered2023-04-24 15:07:55

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