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Can you see a tapeworm in your stool?

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Kids with a tapeworm infection may feel a piece of the worm coming out through the anus (where the poop comes out). You may even see a piece of worm in the poop. A tapeworm that's in the intestines for a long time can get big and block the appendix or other organs, leading to appendicitis and other problems.


What does a tapeworm in poop look like?

Clinical diagnosis is usually made by observing the white, mobile tapeworm segments in the feces or crawling around the anus. These segments look like grains of white rice or cucumber seeds.

Are tapeworms visible in stool?

Tapeworms or tapeworm segments may be visible in the stool when they are passed along with a bowel movement. 2 In particular, a head-like part of the tapeworm that has suckers and hook-like structures that attach to the intestine, called a scolex, may be seen.

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 move in stool?

The only sign of tapeworm infection may be segments of the worms, possibly moving, in a bowel movement. In rare cases, tapeworms can lead to serious complications, including blocking the intestine, or smaller ducts in the intestine (like the bile duct or pancreatic duct).

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