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I just had a bowel movement and noticed a long flat string like thing (4 in long) in it. i am also 9 weeks pregnant. is it worms or something else?
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Stool analysis: This could be digestive fiber or a tapeworm. Unable to diagnose online. Keep an eye on your BMs and consider a visit to your physician for a stool culture and analysis for ova and parasites.
Answered 10/30/2014
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