Could my symptoms of pooping three times a day with mucus, an itchy and irritated bottom, severe gas, undigested food, and a tiny moving white bug in my stool?which occurred after taking Vaidhrishi's Arshkalp Capsules and daily Zandu Nityam Tabs?be caused by piles or a worm infection? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Could my symptoms of pooping three times a day with mucus, an itchy and irritated bottom, severe gas, undigested food, and a tiny moving white bug in my stool?which occurred after taking Vaidhrishi's Arshkalp Capsules and daily Zandu Nityam Tabs?be caused by piles or a worm infection?

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Could my symptoms of pooping three times a day with mucus, an itchy and irritated bottom, severe gas, undigested food, and a tiny moving white bug in my stool?which occurred after taking Vaidhrishi's Arshkalp Capsules and daily Zandu Nityam Tabs?be caused by piles or a worm infection?

Asked by Male, 22 · 4 days ago

Vikas Singh

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4 days ago

While piles can cause an itchy bottom, the presence of a moving white bug strongly suggests a common, easily curable worm infection (like pinworms) rather than piles alone. The herbal supplements, Vaidhrishi's Arshkalp and Zandu Nityam, may be contributing to your frequent stools and gas, but they did not cause the bug. I highly recommend consulting a doctor for a simple stool test and a prescription antiparasitic medication, which will quickly clear this up.

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Could my symptoms of pooping three times a day with mucus, an itchy and irritated bottom, severe gas, undigested food, and a tiny moving white bug in my stool?which occurred after taking Vaidhrishi's Arshkalp Capsules and daily Zandu Nityam Tabs?be caused by piles or a worm infection?

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