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What Causes Small White Spots In Stools When On Methadone?
Yesterday evening I noticed a few small white "spots" inn my stool. I am male 33yrs and am currently on methadone 135mg of liquid which I receive via Methadone TX center. The methadone causes EXTREME constipation in me. I have been on it too long to remeber so Ive been fighting Constipation for awile I also feel very BLOATED and full?
Parasitic Infections- Parasite such as giardia or worms such as tapeworm may result in stools having white lumps. These lumps could be the infective bugs covered with inflammatory exudate. The patient usually has digestive problems, nutritional deficiency and pain in the abdomen.
I would suggest you to do a stool; routine and microscopy test to rule out parasites in stool. Most cases of constipation respond to medical treatment, such as dietary and exercise changes or mild laxatives. Add more fiber or bulk in your diet. Over-the-counter laxatives like lactulose can be taken, for gas and bloating Esmeprazole can be taken.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Ramesh Kumar
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What Causes Small White Spots In Stools When On Methadone?
Hi, Parasitic Infections- Parasite such as giardia or worms such as tapeworm may result in stools having white lumps. These lumps could be the infective bugs covered with inflammatory exudate. The patient usually has digestive problems, nutritional deficiency and pain in the abdomen. I would suggest you to do a stool; routine and microscopy test to rule out parasites in stool. Most cases of constipation respond to medical treatment, such as dietary and exercise changes or mild laxatives. Add more fiber or bulk in your diet. Over-the-counter laxatives like lactulose can be taken, for gas and bloating Esmeprazole can be taken. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ramesh Kumar