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What Causes White Matter In Stools?
i have white matter in and surrounding my stool all the time. ive had parasite tests done which all came back negative. some of the white strands are stringy and surrounding the stool, and the other is a cloudy whitish matter that comes out alone?????? please help.
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Dear white matter in stools is a condition in which you have to consult your doctor. Many causes for white speck in stools for example.
1.steatorrhoea:passing of fat in stools is seen pancreatic problems.
2.parasites :you need to get examined the stool.
3 . fungal infection :like candida albicans give white matter stool.
4.mucous in stools :like IBS and infection may present like this.
Few medications, gallstones, liver problems may present like this. Please consult your doctor as early as possible.
Thank you for trusting HCM
Dear white matter in stools is a condition in which you have to consult your doctor. Many causes for white speck in stools for example.
1.steatorrhoea:passing of fat in stools is seen pancreatic problems.
2.parasites :you need to get examined the stool.
3 . fungal infection :like candida albicans give white matter stool.
4.mucous in stools :like IBS and infection may present like this.
Few medications, gallstones, liver problems may present like this. Please consult your doctor as early as possible.
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