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A member asked:

I have diarrhea and in the toilet saw a white, somewhat translucent bulb, about the size of the tip of a thumb. looked like maybe a cocoon. help?

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Dr. Hiroshi Mashimo answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

If recur, see MD: many poorly digested foods or pills can swell and appear strange with diarrhea, but if diarrhea lasts more than a week, should seek medical attention to rule out underlying causes which can include infections, inflammation, hormonal and dietary causes.

Answered 8/1/2015

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