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Noticed Long, Stretchy Thing In Stool. C&S Test Negative. What Could It Be?

Posted on Wed, 20 Mar 2013

Question: What is 7 inch long, clear, stretchy thing in stool? It was brown at first, but after soaking in water it turned mostly translucent. About 1/8 inch diameter, and more flat than round. No segments noticable. Para-pack "Ecofix" and "C&S" tests were negative. No food was eaten that in any way resembles this.

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (7 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX,
Likely, you are suffering from worm infestation.
Possibly what you a describing is ascariasis or a tapeworm.
Need not worry all you need to do is to deworm yourself.
Can take a dose of albendazole if available OTC or consult your doctor.
You may need to repeat a dose after 6 weeks to ensure complete eradication.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (11 hours later)

Albendazole is not available OTC here. I don't think the doctor will give it to me since the lab test was negative. In your experience, do the lab tests often show a false negative? Should I have the test repeated with a different clinic?

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (12 hours later)

Hi,
I am not sure what ecofix is. To my knowledge, it is just a medium of stool transport. You need to get stool routine examination done to look for ova, cysts, and worms. Check if mebendazole is available over the counter.
Stool examination on 2 different occasion is helpful, can get it repeated in a different lab.
Any ways need not worry; if you have no symptoms, then treatment of worm infestation is also not urgent.
Hope this answers your query.
Best wishes

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E