Symptoms Nausea. Weakness. Loss of appetite. Abdominal pain. Diarrhea. Dizziness. Salt craving. Weight loss and inadequate absorption of nutrients from food.
How do you detect tapeworms?
To diagnose a tapeworm infection, doctors will collect and examine a stool sample on 3 different days to check for tapeworm eggs or pieces of worm. They may also do a blood test. If a child could have cysticercosis, the doctor might recommend a CT (CAT) scan or MRI of the brain or other organs to look for cysts.
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.
What happens if a tapeworm goes untreated?
The symptoms may be mild and non-specific, including nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. Untreated tapeworms can live for years, and can lead to malnutrition. Long-term complications could include headaches, blindness, and seizures.
How do you get rid of tapeworm in humans?
The most common treatment for tapeworm infection involves oral medications that are toxic to the adult tapeworm, including:1Praziquantel (Biltricide)2Albendazole (Albenza)3Nitazoxanide (Alinia)Tapeworm infection - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
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