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Hi, im 23 years old female and i think i found a worm in my poop after i took albenda since i had some of the symptoms of worms in intestine but ive never seen worms until today i guess, it was brown and a little thick im not sure if it was a worm?

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See a gastroenterologist and have a stool specimen sent to the lab for analysis. Good Luck

Answered 11/27/2022

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, it is likely a large roundworm (ascaris lumbricoides) which is quite common in underdeveloped countries. Your probably saw a dead roundworm.

Answered 11/27/2022

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