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I am 34. Could stool changes and cramps be from parasites?

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Hi,

I am a 34 year old female. I noticed what looks like white strings in my stool. I am also having symptoms like abdominal cramps and pain, severe fatigue, memory issues, dizziness, and sometimes constipation. I am hoping it is not parasites.

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Babu Lal Meena

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Dr. Babu Lal Meena is a Pediatric Hepatologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of liver-related conditions in children. He provides comprehensive care for a range of hepatological disorders, focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term management. With a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes compassionate care, preventive strategies, and improving overall health outcomes for his young patients.

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Hello,

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  • Symptoms that you have mentioned are related to two diseases, parasites or IBS.
  • To confirm if it is parasites, a stool routine examination has to be done.
  • This condition presents with alternate constipation with or without abdominal pain, but no weight loss.
  • Management would be different in either of these conditions.
  • If there are parasites, take the tablet Mebendazole 400mg thrice a day for three days.
  • If it is IBS, take Isabgula 3 spoons twice a day with curd or milk, or water.
  • Get a complete hemogram, liver function tests (LFT), and CRP (C-reactive protein test) done.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 12, 2014
Reviewed At October 8, 2025

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Babu Lal Meena is a Pediatric Hepatologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of liver-related conditions in children. He provides comprehensive care for a range of hepatological disorders, focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term management. With a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes compassionate care, preventive strategies, and improving overall health outcomes for his young patients.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Babu Lal Meena is a Pediatric Hepatologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of liver-related conditions in children. He provides comprehensive care for a range of hepatological disorders, focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term management. With a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes compassionate care, preventive strategies, and improving overall health outcomes for his young patients.

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