In most people, a roundworm infection does not cause any noticeable symptoms. People most commonly see their doctor because they have seen a worm in their faeces (stools). Roundworms are the only worms found in human faeces that are roughly the size of an earth worm.
How can you tell if a person has roundworms?
If you do have symptoms, they may include:1Cough.2Disturbed sleep.3Fever.4Restlessness.5Severe abdominal (stomach) pain.6Vomiting.7Wheezing.8Malnutrition.Roundworms: Parasitic Infection, Pinworm Symptoms, Treatment
Can roundworms be seen?
Roundworms are large worms that are easily seen with the naked eye. They look like spaghetti noodles and may pass live in an infected animal's stool. Roundworms may be seen in the stool, passed directly from the anus, or may be vomited.
What do roundworms look like in humans?
Ascaris, sometimes abbreviated as A., is the group of worms that cause ascariasis. The worm looks like the common earthworm. It's about 6 to 13 inches long and about as thick as a pencil. Up to 100 worms could potentially infect a person.
Can roundworms in humans go away on their own?
Many people recover from ascariasis with minimal treatment. Symptoms may go away even before all the worms are gone. However, ascariasis can cause complications when there are large infestations. If you think you've been infected with roundworms, be sure to see your doctor.
