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What happens if you have worms in your stool?

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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.


Is it normal to have worms in your poop?

Pinworms are relatively harmless and sometimes live in the colon and rectum of humans. Someone who has the worms can pass them onto someone else through direct contact or by sharing a contaminated object with them. Pinworms commonly cause itching around the anus, which can be severe enough to make sleeping difficult.

What does a worm in poop look like?

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.

How do humans get rid of worms?

If you have worms, a GP will prescribe medicine to kill them. You take this for 1 to 3 days. The people you live with may also need to be treated. Any worms in your gut will eventually pass out in your poo.

How do you know if you have intestinal worms?

Intestinal parasites1Abdominal pain.2Diarrhea.3Nausea or vomiting.4Gas or bloating.5Dysentery (loose stools containing blood and mucus)6Rash or itching around the rectum or vulva.7Stomach pain or tenderness.8Feeling tired.Intestinal parasites Information | Mount Sinai - New York

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