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. 9 сент. 2021 г.
What happens when a tapeworm stays inside the body?
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. There are different types of tapeworm. One (fish tapeworm) can cause anemia because it uses up the vitamin B12 that a person needs to make red blood cells.
How do you know if you have a tapeworm inside you?
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.
How long can a tapeworm stay inside of you?
When you have an intestinal tapeworm infection, the tapeworm head adheres to the intestinal wall, and the proglottids grow and produce eggs. Adult tapeworms can live for up to 30 years in a host. Intestinal tapeworm infections are usually mild, with only one or two adult tapeworms.
How do you get rid of tapeworms naturally?
Mix three or four tablespoons of hot water with one tablespoon of raw papaya juice and honey to kill tapeworms. Take it on an empty stomach, and two hours later, drink a glass of warm milk mixed with castor oil. Do this for two or three days, and you'll be tapeworm free.
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