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. 16 мар. 2021 г.
How do you know if a tapeworm is infected?
To diagnose a tapeworm infection, your doctor may rely on one of the following:1Stool sample analysis. For an intestinal tapeworm infection, your doctor may check your stool or send samples to a laboratory for testing. ... 2Blood test. ... 3Imaging exam.Tapeworm infection - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
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.
What symptoms do intestinal parasites cause?
Intestinal parasitesAbdominal pain.Diarrhea.Nausea or vomiting.Gas or bloating.Dysentery (loose stools containing blood and mucus)Rash or itching around the rectum or vulva.Stomach pain or tenderness.Feeling tired.Intestinal parasites Information | Mount Sinai - New York
How do humans get tapeworm infections?
Tapeworms get into the body when someone eats or drinks something that's infected with a worm or its eggs. Once inside the body, the tapeworm head attaches to the inner wall of the intestines and feeds off the food being digested.
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