Gas or bloating. Dysentery (loose stools containing blood and mucus) Rash or itching around the rectum or vulva. Stomach pain or tenderness.
How do I check if I have parasites?
Blood smearThis test is used to look for parasites that are found in the blood. By looking at a blood smear under a microscope, parasitic diseases such as filariasis, malaria, or babesiosis, can be diagnosed. This test is done by placing a drop of blood on a microscope slide.
How do you get rid of parasites in your stomach?
Some parasitic infections disappear on their own, especially if your immune system is healthy and you eat a balanced diet. For parasites that don't go away on their own, your doctor will generally prescribe oral medication. This treatment is generally effective and proven to work.
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.
Will a stomach parasite go away on its own?
When the Giardia parasite gets inside your body, it lives inside your small intestine. It may make your stomach hurt. Not everyone who comes into contact with Giardia gets sick. If you do get sick, the infection may go away on its own.
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