Most white spots are harmless dietary remnants, but any moving, itching, or persistent finding warrants a stool parasite exam. Tapeworms and pinworms are treatable, but untreated parasites can lead to malnutrition or (rarely) complications like intestinal blockage or cysticercosis.
Most white spots are harmless dietary remnants, but any moving, itching, or persistent finding warrants a stool parasite exam. Tapeworms and pinworms are treatable, but untreated parasites can lead to malnutrition or (rarely) complications like intestinal blockage or cysticercosis.