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What Could Caterpillar Like Worm In Stool Indicate?

Hello, my 3 year old toddler just had a bowel movement. We noticed in the toilet something that looked like a 3/4 inch long catapillar x half an inch wide...white with black spots evenly distributed. It s hard to tell but looked like it had two antennas. He may have ate something (plastic or other) but does ring a bell regarding potential parasites? It doesn t look like a tapeworm. Thanks

posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014

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Pediatrician, Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad's Response

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Toddler is having worm infestation. Consult a doctor for deworming medicine Albendazole. Don't allow toddler to walk barefoot. Take care of personal hygiene. Use RO filtered drinking water.

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

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Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad

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What Could Caterpillar Like Worm In Stool Indicate?

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