Tapeworms are tiny parasitic organisms that live in the intestines of some humans and animals. They can get into the human body through contaminated water and food. Tapeworms cause infection in humans, leading to nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
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How can I identify and get rid of tapeworms?
Query: Hello doctor, I suspect I may have tapeworms. How can I be sure and what can I do to get rid of them? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stool tests can identify tapeworm infestation. However, because the worms and eggs are shed intermittently, the test may have to be repeated three to four times if the initial test is negative. Stool tests can also identify other intestinal parasites. Blood tests (sero... Read Full »
How to get rid of stomach worms?
Query: Hello doctor, My child is 6.5 years old. Recently, a worm came out of her mouth alive of about 2 to 3 inches long without vomit. Doctor gave her Bandy plus and told to repeat the dosage after 14 days. Please suggest whether it is a tapeworm. What are the investigations you would like to suggest for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Worms in tummy are quite common in children. Please give the medication as directed by your doctor. Most of the times it gets resolved. But, if it is persisting, then we may have to repeat the course or give alternate medicine.There are many kinds of worms and it would... Read Full »
How to get rid of chronic diarrhea with tapeworms in stools in a diabetic?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a type 1 diabetic and I suffered chronic diarrhea for the past 10 years. Finally, the doctor found tape worms, and eggs in the stool. I had several rounds of praziquantel (antihelmintics), last round was 2 weeks ago with 650 mg per day with a break in between. I took supplements o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suppose you must give a brief history of the nature of your diarrhea. Like mostly it is oily and malodorous, watery or gassy? Does it have any relation to meals? Do you feel any abdominal pain, fever, or itching at the anal area? Do you ever have a low Hb (hemoglob... Read Full »
What are the precautions for a tapeworm infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I have severe Crohn's disease, which is not under control. I ate a piece of medium rare steak with tapeworm in it, and I am terrified that I may have got tapeworm infection. I have tried puking, but not much came out as my body does not process things completely before passing it on. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tapeworm infection occurs by ingesting the eggs, not by an adult worm. The ingested egg complete their life cycle in the host. The symptoms of tapeworm infection are varied, and it depends on the site of infection, for example, seizures in the case of CNS (central ner... Read Full »
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