HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Abdominal Cramps And Stomach Upset Along With Diarrhea?

I have been having upset stomach and stomach cramps on and off for little over month. I thought it was stress at first. Sometimes I would almost get diareaha but not all the way liquid. My appetite has been really irregular. A couple days ago I looked down and saw 3 string like things sticking out my stool. One in one 2 in the other. Kind of freaked me out but I flushed it and did keep anything. Next day nothing sticking out so ignored it. Today I put on gloves and broke one open and found one about 3 to 4 inches long. I kept it put it in a bag and took a picture of it. I would assume this is worms? If so how do I get it and what is the treatment?
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to intestinal parasite infection. Routes of exposure and infection include ingestion of undercooked meat, drinking infected water.

I suggest doing a stool test to confirm the diagnosis. Meanwhile, I suggest using an anti-parasite medication such as Metronidazole.

The treatment should be repeated at least three cycles for a complete cure.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Abdominal Cramps And Stomach Upset Along With Diarrhea?

Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to intestinal parasite infection. Routes of exposure and infection include ingestion of undercooked meat, drinking infected water. I suggest doing a stool test to confirm the diagnosis. Meanwhile, I suggest using an anti-parasite medication such as Metronidazole. The treatment should be repeated at least three cycles for a complete cure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician