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I pooped and saw a worm on the toilet paper like a small white worm. can i like die or have major problems because of this?

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Dr. Anthony Fritz answered

See provider: Save the worm and take it to your provider for identification. Intestinal worms can cause problems but not likely to be fatal.

Dr Whiting and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/16/2015

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A member asked:

I pooped and saw a worm on the toilet paper like a small white worm. can i like die or have major problems because of this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anthony Fritz answered

Dr Whiting and another doctor agreed

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