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  • 30 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm noticing some thin red worms, about a centimeter long, showing up after I flush stool. It's a bit worrying. What could they be, and should I be concerned?

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parasitic infection , go for stool culture examination and consult physician for treatment

Dr. Shubham Suggests...

Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist

Answered 25/07/2025

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