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How do you get rid of hookworms without medication?

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It is possible to have a pinworm infection with no symptoms at all, . Some people may be interested in natural home remedies to get rid of pinworms.Home remedies for pinworms · Medical treatment · Outlook · Symptoms


Can hookworms go away without treatment?

Your body may clear the infection on its own, though it could take a few years. Anthelmintic medications. These medicines get rid of parasitic worms in the body. Common drugs for intestinal hookworm include albendazole, mebendazole, and pyrantel pamoate.

How do you get rid of hookworms naturally?

Garlic is known for its antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal effects. Some people use it as a complementary remedy for pinworm, hookworm, and roundworm infections. To use garlic, people can eat the cloves raw or use chopped garlic in a variety of dishes.

How do you get rid of hookworms fast?

Anthelminthic medications (drugs that rid the body of parasitic worms), such as albendazole and mebendazole, are the drugs of choice for treatment of hookworm infections. Infections are generally treated for 1-3 days. The recommended medications are effective and appear to have few side effects.

What happens if you leave hookworms untreated?

An untreated, severe infection results in blood loss. Blood loss can lead to anemia and protein deficiency. Severe anemia can cause dizziness, fatigue, muscle cramps, shortness of breath and chest pain. Children infected with hookworms over long periods of time can suffer severe effects from lack of iron and protein.

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