Occasionally, the head of the adult tapeworm detaches from the intestinal wall; the entire adult tapeworm will then be passed in the feces, or vomited up if it migrated to the stomach.
Can a tapeworm come out of you?
Adult tapeworms can measure more than 80 feet (25 meters) long and can survive as long as 30 years in a host. Some tapeworms attach themselves to the walls of the intestines, where they cause irritation or mild inflammation, while others may pass through to your stool and exit your body.
Why do tapeworm segments come out?
When the older segments have matured, they will be filled with eggs and break off into the intestinal tract to get carried out in the next bowel movement. You may find tapeworm segments stuck to the fur under your pet's tail, or on whatever surface your pet has slept on.
Do tapeworms come out in segments?
Adult tapeworms may measure 4-28 inches in length. As the tapeworm matures inside the intestine, these segments (proglottids) break off and pass into the stool.
How would I know if I had a tapeworm?
A tapeworm infection is usually diagnosed by finding eggs or tapeworm segments in the stool. Your doctor may ask you to bring in a sample so a lab can look for eggs, larvae, or tapeworm segments. A blood test can spot antigens, foreign substances that let your doctor know your body is trying to fight the infection.
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