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Jocelyn asked in HealthOther - Health · 4 years ago

What do Tapeworm segments look and "feel" like?

Does this sound like them? Found in stool, not moving, half an inch or so, rectangle-like, some cut off odd. About 2 mm thick and 1cm or so wide. White/ light yellow like, maybe transparent. And a thick/firm feel (studied with toothpick). Some segments thinner and longer

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  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Yup, them's tapeworms. Time to go to the vet.

  • Joe
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    TMI! Sounds like tape worm segments. Easy to treat. Do it now.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    Tapeworms can grow many feet long,it sounds like thread or pin worms to me which is the most common found in humans.You can get one tablet/pill treatment from your pharmacist but it is wise to treat everyone who lives in your house to eradicate them properly.Some facts on tapeworms which can be very serious;

    http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tapeworms...

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