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Could i have a parasite? i keep seeing white chunks in my stool, they do not have a consistent form but i am very worried? sometimes they look like seeds and other times they look like chunks of lettuce? please reassure me i am very worried?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Very unlikely: Most of the parasites found in US are not big enough to be easily seen, especially in stool. The "white chunks" you described are not consistent with parasites.

Answered 9/10/2020

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A member asked:

Could i have a parasite? i keep seeing white chunks in my stool, they do not have a consistent form but i am very worried? sometimes they look like seeds and other times they look like chunks of lettuce? please reassure me i am very worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

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