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Weird rubber band like things in still. under a inch. thin. brown/red in color. look like dead skin? do have c diff. be worried? normal?

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Dr. John Scuba answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Stool abnormal: Time to see your doctor for a stool culture and a complete exam. In face of c diff and vancomycin for a likely antibiotic associated colitis, better safe than sorry.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 3/1/2020

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A member asked:

Weird rubber band like things in still. under a inch. thin. brown/red in color. look like dead skin? do have c diff. be worried? normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Scuba answered

Dr Raff agreed

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