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Noticed white, thread-like pieces, about 1-2 inches long in stool 5 days after taking anti-parasite med. parasites or maybe fiber?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Stool analysis: Unable to determine without a stool analysis and culture for ova and parasites. See your physician. Certainly is possible it is undigested fiber strands.

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Answered 9/17/2014

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A member asked:

Noticed white, thread-like pieces, about 1-2 inches long in stool 5 days after taking anti-parasite med. parasites or maybe fiber?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Brand agreed

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