What does a tapeworm feel like inside you?

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Created: 2022-05-28 06:57:11

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If you have a tapeworm infection, you may not have any symptoms. But some people have nausea, stomach pain, weakness, or diarrhea. You might notice a change in appetite (eating more or less than usual). And since the tapeworm keeps your body from absorbing nutrients from food, you may lose weight.

How do you feel when you have tapeworm?

Symptoms1Nausea.2Weakness.3Loss of appetite.4Abdominal pain.5Diarrhea.6Dizziness.7Salt craving.8Weight loss and inadequate absorption of nutrients from food.Tapeworm infection - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

Can you feel tapeworms moving in your intestines?

Most people feel no different than usual when they have a tapeworm in their intestines. Symptoms that could show up include nausea, appetite loss, weight loss, diarrhea, belly pain, dizziness, or salt cravings.

How do I know if I have worms in me?

A person with intestinal worms may also experience dysentery. Dysentery is when an intestinal infection causes diarrhea with blood and mucus in the stool. Intestinal worms can also cause a rash or itching around the rectum or vulva. In some cases, you will pass a worm in your stool during a bowel movement.

Can you have a tapeworm without knowing?

Most people who have a tapeworm experience no symptoms and are unaware of hosting one. If signs and symptoms are present, they usually include tiredness, abdominal pain, weight loss, and diarrhea.

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