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Can tapeworms cause diarrhea and abdominal pain?

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16 мар. 2021 г. · If you ingest certain tapeworm eggs, they can migrate outside your . Nausea; Weakness; Loss of appetite; Abdominal pain; Diarrhea .


How would I know if I had a tapeworm?

Symptoms1Nausea.2Weakness.3Loss of appetite.4Abdominal pain.5Diarrhea.6Dizziness.7Salt craving.8Weight loss and inadequate absorption of nutrients from food.Tapeworm infection - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

Do tapeworms cause abdominal pain?

If you have a tapeworm infection, you may not have any symptoms. But some people have nausea, stomach pain, weakness, or diarrhea. You might notice a change in appetite (eating more or less than usual). And since the tapeworm keeps your body from absorbing nutrients from food, you may lose weight.

What happens if a tapeworm goes untreated?

The symptoms may be mild and non-specific, including nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. Untreated tapeworms can live for years, and can lead to malnutrition. Long-term complications could include headaches, blindness, and seizures.

What poop looks like when you have worms?

In stools, the worms look like small pieces of white cotton thread. Because of their size and white color, pinworms are difficult to see. The male worm is rarely seen because it remains inside the intestine.

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