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What Are The Light Red Strings Hanging In The Poop Of A Child?
My 7 seven year old just pooped and there was light red strings hanging in it, it wasn t moving but just laying there. And he doesn t have any symptoms of having worms. He has been feeling fine and very active as always. He said it didn t hurt it was just sticky. What cloud it be?
Sat, 11 Jan 2014
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Possibly its just mucous flakes.
There is no cause for concern.
Its still advisable to deworm children by giving anti-helminthic like Albendazole every 6 months.
Rest be assure everything is alright
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Possibly its just mucous flakes.
There is no cause for concern.
Its still advisable to deworm children by giving anti-helminthic like Albendazole every 6 months.
Rest be assure everything is alright
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
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