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Could Hard Worm-like Substance Sticking Out Of Rectum Be A Worm Actually?
my son is 5 and is usually constipated even though he eats a high fiber diet daily. he just pooped a hard fecies and when i went to wipe him there was a long, hard worm-like substance sticking straight out of his rectum. Could this be a worm? what do i do?
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Hi,
From history it seems that he might be having round worm or tap worm infestation.
go for stool test for ova and cyst.
After report go for anti-helminth medicine course accordingly.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that he might be having round worm or tap worm infestation.
go for stool test for ova and cyst.
After report go for anti-helminth medicine course accordingly.
Ok and take care.
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