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Black threads (worm like) in stool

2025-04-16 14:13:04
I had severe diarrhoea for 2 days during which I took electrolytes, bananas, grapes, rice, curd and a simple diet to cure plus metrogyl 400 tablet. Once my stool was firmer i started noticing black threads (worm like) things in my stool. They are not moving in the stool. There is no stomach ache or any anal itching of any kind. As a precaution, a family doctor recommended a dose of albendazole to eliminate my fears of worm infestation which I took last night but yet in today's stool I see the same black threads. What could these be? What should I do next?
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Might be food particles...or blood... Need to run investigations and physical examination...esp stool microscopic examination Drink plenty of water and take High Fiber Diet...
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Answered2025-04-18 08:11:09

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