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23-yr-old female living in the caribbean temporarily. my stool is bristol type 2 and has little white things that look like sesame seeds. suggestions?
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White lumps: You probably have a parasitic infection. What you are describing can be caused by a giardia infection. But, you could also be seeing the eggs laid by intestinal worms. See a physician who is knowledgeable about these possibilities.
Answered 3/27/2017
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Tapeworms: The classic description of a tapeworm infection is small "sesame seeds" or "grains of rice" in the stool. It is usually due to the tapeworm found in dogs and cats, but it can sometimes be found in humans. What is seen is the proglottid or a segment of the worm. An analysis of a stool sample can determine the exact type and what caused it. Here is a handout: http://tinyurl.com/qzclwja
Answered 4/23/2019
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