Parasites, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ

Concerns about parasites We often eat microwave meals and chicken breast from 7-Eleven for lunch. Today, while eating the chicken breast, I found a white, curled object halfway through. I pulled it out with a paper towel, and it looked very much like a parasite, but it wasn'...

Accidental ingestion of raw beef tripe? Hello doctor, on June 19th, I had dinner at a hot pot restaurant and accidentally picked up a large piece of raw beef tripe. I thought it was cooked, so I took a bite. After chewing for about 2-3 minutes, I realized it was raw and spat it o...

Eating undercooked pig liver? Hello, doctor. My family and I are very concerned, so I would like to ask you about something. If we consume pork liver soup and accidentally eat undercooked pork liver, which even exudes a bit of blood when pressed, is there a chance of contracting ...

Gastrointestinal issues Since the start of last school year (September), I have been experiencing mild pain on the sides of my abdomen and in the four corners. At that time, my bowel movements were not very smooth, and the doctor diagnosed me with constipation, advising me to dri...

Parasitic infectious diarrhea Hello, Dr. Luo. In April 2021, I experienced a mental health crisis and, in an attempt to avoid being forcibly taken to the hospital by my family, I hid in a public restroom at a temple. During that time, I completely lost my rationality and felt ext...

Concerns about parasites? During the summer of 2023, I developed a habit of biting my nails at home, but I rarely eat raw food or vegetables, and I don't play in the sand or dirt. Later, I came across an article about "pinworms and nail biting," which made me stop....

Stool is wet and sticky, making it difficult to clean properly? Hello Dr. Chen, I experienced excessive thirst during a manic episode in April 2021 and mistakenly drank water from the toilet (not from the tank—about 2 cups). A few days later, I started taking antipsychotic medica...

Pork tapeworm I am a bit concerned after eating what I suspect was undercooked pork. I would like to ask the doctor if the larvae and eggs of the pork tapeworm can be killed through freezing. If so, how long should the pork be frozen?

Is this a parasite? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed unidentified elongated objects (about 4 cm long) in my stool on two or three occasions. They do not resemble food remnants, and I haven't eaten any long foods like enoki mushrooms or bean sprouts lately. I suspect it...

Consumed suspected raw pork? After cooking dinner, I noticed that one piece of pork was pink in the center while the other pieces were fully cooked. I'm concerned about the possibility of parasites. Additionally, all the meat was not completely thawed and was cooked from a f...

Eating undercooked pork? Hello: During dinner today, I pan-fried some frozen pork collar, and since the meat was cut a bit thick and possibly not fully thawed, I cooked it for about 10 minutes before eating. After consuming some, I noticed the meat was pink, which likely means it...

Pork tapeworm infection Hello, doctor. I accidentally came into contact with the vomit of a stray cat I care for, and I unintentionally ingested some of it with food. Could this lead to an infection with the pork tapeworm? I have seen this stray cat eating raw pork, so I'm w...

Consuming raw meat juices? I was having a barbecue with friends, and towards the end, I noticed a piece of pork on the grill, so I picked it up and ate it. While chewing, I ingested some barbecue sauce along with raw pork juices, and I eventually realized the meat was undercooked...

The dumplings seem to be slightly undercooked? A few weeks ago, I felt that the dumplings I ate were slightly undercooked, even though I followed the correct cooking method. They just looked a little bit red. I'm not sure if there could be parasites. Recently, my stomach has...

I suspect that I have a parasitic infection? Hello, I had sashimi for lunch on June 27th, and two days later, I started experiencing intermittent abdominal cramps. My stools have been mushy, and there is a sticky residue when I wipe. The feces have a foul, sewage-like odor. Since...

I suspect that I have a parasitic infection? Hello, I had sashimi for lunch on June 27th, and two days later, I started experiencing intermittent abdominal cramping. My stools became mushy, and there was a sticky residue when wiping. The feces had a foul, sewage-like odor. Since ...

Dietary hygiene issues Hello Doctor: Today, I prepared dinner by cooking a whole box of refrigerated pork ribs from the supermarket in soup. However, I only noticed that the last piece of rib had pink meat, which indicates that the pieces I ate earlier may not have been fully coo...

Dietary hygiene issues Hello Doctor: Today, I prepared dinner by cooking a whole box of refrigerated pork ribs from the supermarket in soup. However, I only noticed that the last piece of rib had pink meat, which indicates that the pieces I ate earlier may not have been fully coo...

Parasitic infection What is the likelihood of recovery after seeking medical treatment for a parasitic infection? Additionally, how should one proceed with environmental disinfection after being infected with parasites?

Uncertain if there are parasites present? Hello, doctor. For the past few years, every few months, I have noticed a long, unidentified object at the end of my stool that I need to pull out myself. It measures about five to ten centimeters and is a color similar to that of my stoo...