It's important to note that some tapeworm infections don't require treatment. Sometimes, the tapeworm leaves the body on its own. This is why some people never have symptoms or only have mild symptoms. If a tapeworm doesn't leave your body, your doctor will recommend a treatment based on the type of infection.
Can tapeworms leave the body on their own?
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.
Do tapeworms go away eventually?
After treatment, the tapeworm dies and is usually digested within the intestine, so worm segments do not usually pass into the stool.
How does the body get rid of tapeworms?
Tapeworms are usually treated with a medicine taken by mouth. The most commonly used medicine for tapeworms is praziquantel (Biltricide). These medications paralyze the tapeworms, which let go of the intestine, dissolve, and pass from your body with bowel movements.
How long do tapeworms stay in your body?
Left untreated, adult tapeworms can live in a host body for up to 30 years.
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