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If you had parasitic worms, would you see them more in diarreah, than you would normal stools?

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Would not depend on: Would not depend on visual. Would see physician with specimen microscopic examination for ova and parasites far better and treatment could then be rendered.

Answered 1/31/2013

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Dr. Connie Topliff answered

Specializes in Family Medicine, Board Certified

Not necessarily: Most parasites are not visible to the naked eye, especially ones that can cause diarrhea. But a stool sample can be examined in a lab to see if this is a cause of the problem.

Answered 4/24/2015

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