could this be a Parasite? (warning - Picture enclosed)

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First I apologise for attaching a picture to this post but needs must!

I have chronic constipation (currently being investigated but most likely due to SIBO or an autonomic issue)
I have had two stool tests in the last year that indicated no /parasites/eggs (I have heard that they can be pretty inaccurate though)

At the moment I have to use enemas, and this horrible parasite looking thing came out today.

I haven't seen anything like it before I don't think, i have recently started taking a new probiotic that has really helped my overall fatigue levels and was thinking maybe it did something else

DO you think this is a parasite?

Not sure why its not letting me attach an image even though I used an image hoster and got the link

Here is the link - https://pasteboard.co/GzpqWgF.jpg
 
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We don't give medical diagnoses on Phoenix Rising. People can guess what it is but the only way you can know for sure is to have it tested in a lab.
 

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Most intestinal parasites cause diarrhea, not constipation. Plus there are things you eat that can cause odd-looking things to come out the other end. Please discuss with yr. doc.
 
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First I apologise for attaching a picture to this post but needs must!

I have chronic constipation (currently being investigated but most likely due to SIBO or an autonomic issue)
I have had two stool tests in the last year that indicated no /parasites/eggs (I have heard that they can be pretty inaccurate though)

At the moment I have to use enemas, and this horrible parasite looking thing came out today.

I haven't seen anything like it before I don't think, i have recently started taking a new probiotic that has really helped my overall fatigue levels and was thinking maybe it did something else

DO you think this is a parasite?

Not sure why its not letting me attach an image even though I used an image hoster and got the link

Here is the link - https://pasteboard.co/GzpqWgF.jpg

Apart from a parasite, it rather looks like mucus and or mucous membrane to me. Tell it to your doctor. Did you get tested for celiac? The thyroid? It can be bacteria as well.