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Can tapeworms be brown and five to six inches long. thats what i noticed in my poo. before that i had severe constipation followed by diarrea for s?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Round worms: Probably not a tape worm and more likely to be round worms. See your doctor as this needs treatment. Good Luck

Answered 5/9/2018

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A member asked:

Can tapeworms be brown and five to six inches long. thats what i noticed in my poo. before that i had severe constipation followed by diarrea for s?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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