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Is it a tape worm? my stool is very soft, i have gas a lot and i see white objects in my stool about the size of white rice but not moving.

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Tape worm: Soft stool and a lot of gas are not specific for tape worm infestation, although, they can be present in such case, too. White particles of a rice grain size without movement -- hard to tell. I've never seen in the stool, but collect and ask your doc to order ova and parasite test. The lab will tell you.

Answered 5/11/2015

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Stool culture: Ask your primary care doctor for stool. Culture with ova and parasites. You doctor will have a kit you pick up and with each stool you can collect. The lab will culture your stool and look for eggs of the worm. Your doctor can treat you based on those results. Be well.

Answered 4/4/2017

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Tape worms: These are very unusual in the usa, and unless the infestation is overwhelming should ultimately clear itself. There are three major tape worms to be considered, and exam of stool by someone with expertise in the area is essential to diagnosis.

Answered 8/30/2016

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