Black threads (worm like) in stool

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Asked for Female, 24 Years

I had severe diarrhoea for 2 days during which I took electrolytes, bananas, grapes, rice, curd and a simple diet to cure plus metrogyl 400 tablet. Once my stool was firmer i started noticing black threads (worm like) things in my stool. They are not moving in the stool. There is no stomach ache or any anal itching of any kind. As a precaution, a family doctor recommended a dose of albendazole to eliminate my fears of worm infestation which I took last night but yet in today's stool I see the same black threads. What could these be? What should I do next?

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Dr. Subhamay Das Laparoscopic Surgeon 8 yrs exp Siliguri · Accepted Answer

Dr. Subhamay Das

Laparoscopic Surgeon 8 yrs exp Siliguri

Might be food particles...or blood... Need to run investigations and physical examination...esp stool microscopic examination Drink plenty of water and take High Fiber Diet...

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