
What Causes Yellow-colored Fiber In Stool?

Question: Can you advise what a thin flat corn husk colored long single tough fiber in the stool could be? I've eaten nothing to have this in the stool.
Brief Answer:
WORM INFESTATION POSSIBLE
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Stool for routine examination plus ova and parasite should be done. Worm infestation is possible. If found then mebendazole can be advised as treatment based on the lab findings in consult with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
WORM INFESTATION POSSIBLE
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Stool for routine examination plus ova and parasite should be done. Worm infestation is possible. If found then mebendazole can be advised as treatment based on the lab findings in consult with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
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