<s>[INST] Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ?  Please type your query here...i am approximately 8 weeks pregnant and have been under the guidance of a nutritionist for the past few months because of tummy troubles,mainly consisting of bloating,gas,nausea and growling noises. I have had just had the results of stool test that showed that i have moderate levels of the parasite blastocystis hominis as well as a low level of candida albicans. My nutritionist has told me i will not be able to be treated for either problem until i have my baby and have finished breast feeding. i hate the thought of continued tummy troubles,but,even more than this,i hate the thought of these things living in my body for more than a year. i want them out now. i also am worried that the baby could be affected although i am told it wont be. is there any danger to me or my baby by having this diagnosis and is there no possible and successful treatment whilst i am pregnant? please help as i am very anxious. i am 41 years old,5.6' tall and about 11 stone 4 pounds. i am also very healthy otherwise. [/INST] HiThanks for your query at HCM.I understand your concern and situationAs a infectious diseases Specialist I would like to suggest you that you are normal and require no treatment. The Candida and blastocystis are found in stool of normal people too. It will be of no harm to you or your baby.Take careHope I answered your queryDr Sheetal Verma </s>