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When i went to the bathroom, i had multiple long brown flat string type things in it. this is the second time in two weeks. could this just be fiber?
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Fiber, or parasites: if they move.. But overall you should not have long flat strings unless you ingested long flat strings. Please take a sample of these stool specimen to a professional healthcare provider for examination and help with diagnosis. Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.
Answered 9/12/2018
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