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Reddish brown worm
I frequently find reddish brown worm in the water in the commode. I am not sure it is present only in the water or whether it was passed through the stool. I find this disturbing. Is there a deworming OTC drug I can take to be on the safe side? Don't know the species of the worm.
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Dr. Chethan R S
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11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, most of the times the worm may be present in water source itself. Kindly consult ur physician for deworming & for further evaluation..
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
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12 yrs exp
Bangalore
hello there.
the worms you find could be coming from the water itself, so I don't think there is any need to worry. if u have any other symptoms, I suggest you go visit a doctor for further evaluation.
thank you.
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Dr. Sharat Honnatti
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21 yrs exp
Bangalore
hi, those worms could be from water source, to get deworming prescription for yourself you should visit your family physician
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