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I'm my dad's caretaker he's been having rectal bleeding and i seen two 2 in. white worms in the toilet his stool tests came back negative i'm stumped?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Need investigation: You have to take your dap to his doctor , it could be as simple as hemorrhoids , or complex as colonic tumor , only way to know is by examination and investigation

Answered 8/27/2013

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Dr. Paul Harper answered

Don't be stumped: Sometimes you need several stool samples to make the diagnosis of a parasitic infection. Keep at it. If you see the worms, collect it and take that to the lab.

Answered 9/11/2013

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A member asked:

I'm my dad's caretaker he's been having rectal bleeding and i seen two 2 in. white worms in the toilet his stool tests came back negative i'm stumped?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

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