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• #1 Intestinal Parasites & Worms: Symptoms, Types, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/intestinal-parasites

  Symptoms of intestinal parasites can include abdominal pain and anal itching. […] Symptoms of intestinal parasites include: Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Gas and gas pain, Bloating, Nausea and vomiting, Anal itching. […] You may experience severe symptoms if you have a heavy parasitic load (lots of parasites). You’re at greater risk if you have a weakened immune system or if you’re pregnant. Depending on the parasite, untreated infections can lead to: Dehydration (from severe diarrhea), Malnutrition, Iron-deficiency anemia, Bowel obstruction, Appendicitis, Intussusception, Cholangitis, Cholecystitis, Pancreatitis, Peritonitis, Dysentery, Rectal prolapse, Organ damage (if a tapeworm travels to your brain, eyes, heart, lungs or liver). […] Medications kill most intestinal parasites quickly. Once the parasites are gone, symptoms usually go away, too.

• #2 Intestinal parasites Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/condition/intestinal-parasites

  Parasites can live in the intestines for years without causing symptoms. When they do, symptoms include the following: Abdominal 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, Weight loss, Passing a worm in your stool […] The seriousness and length of illness varies with the specific intestinal parasite. Complications happen more often in older people, and in people who already have serious illnesses, such as AIDS. […] Intestinal parasites can be more serious if you are pregnant. Your doctor will tell you which drugs are safe to take during pregnancy. Your doctor should closely monitor any treatment for intestinal parasites during pregnancy.

• #3 Intestinal Worms: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Recovery, and More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/intestinal-worms

  If you have intestinal parasites, you may have digestive symptoms, including abdominal pain and diarrhea. Untreated worms may cause complications. […] Common symptoms of intestinal worms are: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting, gas and bloating, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain or tenderness. […] A person with intestinal worms may also experience dysentery. Dysentery occurs 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. Sometimes, a worm is passed in the stool during a bowel movement. […] Some people may have intestinal worms for years without experiencing any symptoms. […] Intestinal worms increase the chance of developing anemia, intestinal blockages, and malnutrition.

• #4 Roundworms: Parasitic Infection, Pinworm Symptoms, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15240-roundworms

  Roundworms are parasites that need to live in the body. These parasitic infections can cause diarrhea and fever. […] Roundworms can be harmful and cause many problems, including abdominal (belly) pain, fever and diarrhea. […] If you have a roundworm infection of your intestines (ascariasis), you may not have symptoms. You may see live worms in your poop though. If you do have symptoms, they may include: Cough, Disturbed sleep, Fever, Restlessness, Severe abdominal (stomach) pain, Vomiting, Wheezing, Malnutrition, Growth delay. […] Those with pinworm infections may experience mild symptoms or none at all. The most common symptom is itching around the anus or vagina. The itching can become intense after a pinworm lays eggs. […] Some people may experience mild symptoms or none at all. If you have a moderate infection, you may feel: Burning in the abdomen, Nausea and vomiting, Rounds of diarrhea and constipation.

• #5 Ascariasis – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ascariasis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369593

  Most people infected with ascariasis have no signs or symptoms. […] Moderate to heavy infestations cause various signs or symptoms, depending on which part of your body is affected. […] After you swallow the tiny (microscopic) ascariasis eggs, they hatch in the small intestine and the larvae migrate through the bloodstream or lymphatic system into the lungs. At this stage, you may experience signs and symptoms similar to asthma or pneumonia, including: Persistent cough, Shortness of breath, Wheezing. […] The larvae mature into adult worms in the small intestine, and the adult worms typically live in the intestines until they die. In mild or moderate ascariasis, the intestinal infestation can cause: Vague abdominal pain, Nausea and vomiting, Diarrhea or bloody stools. […] If you have a large number of worms in the intestine, you might have: Severe abdominal pain, Fatigue, Vomiting, Weight loss or malnutrition, A worm in your vomit or stool.

• #6 Worms in humans – symptoms and treatments | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/worms-in-humans

  Intestinal worms are parasites they survive by living in or on another living thing (the host) and getting their food from it. […] Threadworms, the most common worm infection in Australia, can cause an itchy bottom or redness and scratch marks around the anus (back passage). […] The most common symptom of threadworms an itchy bottom. […] This is because threadworms come out of the anus at night to lay their eggs between the buttocks, causing extreme itching around the bottom and vagina. […] Children with threadworms may also be irritable, have poor sleep and poor appetite. You may notice redness and scratch marks around their bottom. […] Other types of worms may not cause any symptoms for example pork and beef tapeworms or strongyloides stercoralis. […] Symptoms may include: diarrhoea, tiredness and weakness, abdominal pain, weight loss, anaemia.

• #7 Pinworm Infections (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/pinworm.html

  Pinworm infections affects millions of people each year, especially school-age kids. […] Pinworms don’t cause any harm (just itching and restless sleep), and it won’t take long to get rid of them. […] Common signs of a pinworm infection are: itching around the anus (especially at night), trouble sleeping, vaginal discharge in girls, if pinworms spread to the vagina, sore, red infected anal skin (which can happen from scratching), tiny white worms (like a piece of thread, as big as a staple): around the anus, in the toilet or on the toilet paper after your child goes to the bathroom, in the underwear in the morning. […] Belly pain and nausea are less common symptoms but can happen if there are many pinworms in the intestines. […] Call the doctor if your child complains of itchy skin or always seems to be scratching the anal or vaginal area. […] Remember that pinworms are quite common among kids and aren’t harmful. By taking medicine and following some prevention tips, you’ll be rid of the worms in no time.

• #8 About Pinworm Infection | Pinworm Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/about/index.html

  Pinworm infection causes itching around the anus (butthole). […] Symptoms of pinworm infection are usually mild, and some people have no symptoms. If you do have symptoms, it is typically itching around the anus. […] Some infected people have reported abdominal pain. […] Occasionally, pinworms can move to the vaginal area, causing irritation and inflammation. Repeated scratching can make the skin red and puffy and lead to bacterial skin infections in addition to the pinworm infection.

• #9 Threadworms

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/

  Threadworms (pinworms) are tiny worms in your poo. They’re common in children and spread easily. You can treat them without seeing a GP. […] You might also see them around your child’s bottom (anus). The worms usually come out at night while your child is sleeping. […] Other symptoms can include: extreme itching around the anus or vagina, particularly at night; irritability and waking up during the night. […] Less common signs of worms include: weight loss; wetting the bed; irritated skin around the anus. […] Medicine kills the threadworms, but it does not kill the eggs. Eggs can live for up to 2 weeks outside the body. […] Threadworms spread when their eggs are swallowed. They lay eggs around your bottom (anus), which make it itchy. The eggs get stuck on your fingers when you scratch. They can then pass on to anything you touch, including: clothes; toys; toothbrushes; kitchen or bathroom surfaces; bedding; food.

• #10 Worms

  https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Worms/

  There are many different types of intestinal worms, but the most common is threadworm (also called pinworm). Threadworm is a type of roundworm that is commonly found in preschool and school-aged children, however the whole family can become infected. […] Threadworm causes a very itchy bottom, which is usually worse at night. If your child is infected with threadworm, it is not usually serious and can be treated easily with medication. […] If your child has threadworm, they may: have an itchy bottom, which may become red and inflamed from scratching; be irritable and generally out of sorts; not sleep very well; have a reduced appetite. […] In girls, there may also be redness and itching around the vaginal area. […] Threadworm is common in preschool and school-aged children. […] Threadworm causes very annoying itching in the area between a childs buttocks. […] Its easy to treat threadworm with the right medication. […] There are precautions to prevent threadworm spreading and reinfecting.

• #11 Threadworms

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/

  The larvae hatch from the eggs in your gut after you swallow them, and take 1 to 2 months to mature into threadworms. […] Children can get threadworms again after they’ve been treated for them if they get the eggs in their mouth. This is why it’s important to encourage children to wash their hands regularly.

• #12 Worms

  https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/worms/

  There are many different types of intestinal worms, but the most common is threadworm (also called pinworm). Threadworm is a type of roundworm that is commonly found in preschool and school-aged children, however the whole family can become infected. […] Threadworm causes a very itchy bottom, which is usually worse at night. If your child is infected with threadworm, it is not usually serious and can be treated easily with medication. […] If your child has threadworm, they may: have an itchy bottom, which may become red and inflamed from scratching; be irritable and generally out of sorts; not sleep very well; have a reduced appetite. […] In girls, there may also be redness and itching around the vaginal area. […] Threadworm is spread when children scratch their bottom, causing the eggs to collect under the fingernails. The child then carries the worm eggs back to their mouth with their hands.

• #13 Ascariasis – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascariasis

  Infections have no symptoms in more than 85% of cases, especially if the number of worms is small. […] Symptoms increase with the number of worms present and may include shortness of breath and fever at the beginning of the disease. […] These may be followed by symptoms of abdominal swelling, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. […] Children are most commonly affected, and in this age group the infection may also cause poor weight gain, malnutrition, and learning problems. […] The worms in the intestine may cause malabsorption and anorexia, which contribute to malnutrition. […] The malabsorption may be due to a loss of brush border enzymes, erosion and flattening of the villi, and inflammation of the lamina propria. […] A worm may block the ampulla of Vater, or go into the main pancreatic duct, resulting in acute pancreatitis with raised serum levels of amylase and lipase. […] Bowel obstruction may occur in up to 0.2 per 1000 per year. […] In some cases with severe infestation, the worms may cause bowel obstruction, requiring emergency surgery. […] It is rare for infections to be life-threatening.

• #14 Ascariasis (roundworm infection)

  https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/ascariasis-roundworm-infection

  Many people have few or no symptoms. Often the first symptom is live worms being passed in the stool or occasionally from the mouth, anus or nose. […] In mild or moderate ascariasis, the intestinal infestation can cause vague abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or bloody stools. […] In heavy intestinal infestations, patients may experience severe abdominal pain, fatigue, vomiting, weight loss and a worm or worms in vomit or stool. […] Heavy infestation may aggravate nutritional deficiencies and impair growth in children or cause intestinal blockage by a bolus of worms. Obstruction of the bile duct, pancreatic duct or appendix by one or more adult worms can occur. […] Patients with pulmonary conditions caused by larval migration are characterised by wheezing, cough, fever, eosinophilia and pulmonary infiltration.

• #15 8 Common Parasitic Worms That Can Affect Humans

  https://www.makatimed.net.ph/blogs/8-common-parasitic-worms-that-may-lurk-in-humans/

  Did you know that parasitic worms could feed off humans? […] Symptoms of tapeworm infection include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, inflamed intestine, dizziness, weight loss, and malnutrition. […] Generally, the infection does not cause symptoms, but it manifests once the infection grows, causing fever, tiredness, an allergic rash, vomiting, diarrhea, nerve problems, wheezing, coughing, and weight loss, among others. […] Its symptoms include skin infections, painful lymph nodes, thickened skin, swelling, fever, and chills. […] The disease caused by Trichinella is called trichinosis. The infection can cause fever, muscle aches, diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, unexplained rashes, and facial swelling, among others. […] Mild infections usually do not present symptoms, but severe ones can cause the infected to experience the painful passage of stool, as well as anemia. […] Hookworm infection severe symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, anemia, diarrhea, and weakness. […] If the person experiences unusual symptoms or discomfort in their body, especially after traveling from another country, it is best to consult with a doctor.

• #16 About Ascariasis | Soil-Transmitted Helminths | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/sth/about/ascariasis.html

  Some people infected with ascariasis have either few or no symptoms at all. […] People who do have symptoms can experience abdominal discomfort or pain. Heavy infections (caused by a high number of worms) are more common in children, can block the intestines, and can slow growth in children. Other symptoms such as cough are due to migration of the worms through the body.

• #17 Tapeworm infection – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tapeworm/symptoms-causes/syc-20378174

  A tapeworm in the intestines often causes mild symptoms. Moderate to severe symptoms may include stomach pain and diarrhea. […] Symptoms depend mostly on where the infection happens in the body. […] A tapeworm in the intestines may cause no symptoms. The severity of symptoms depends in part on the number of tapeworms. Symptoms vary. And some symptoms are more likely with some species of tapeworm. Symptoms may include: Upset stomach, or feeling like you could throw up. Stomachache or stomach pain. Not wanting to eat. Loose stools. Diarrhea. Weight loss. Gas. Hunger pains. Cravings for salty food. […] Symptoms of larval cyst infection depend on where they are causing disease in the body. […] Symptoms usually show up years after the infection began. They happen when the immune system responds to the cyst shedding debris, breaking down or hardening. Symptoms also appear when one or more cysts keep an organ from working correctly.

• #18 Tapeworms in Humans: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

  https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tapeworms-in-humans

  Tapeworms in humans usually cause few symptoms and are easily treated, but they can sometimes cause serious, life-threatening problems. […] Sometimes tapeworms cause symptoms such as nausea, weakness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hunger or loss of appetite, fatigue, weight loss, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies. […] However, often tapeworms don’t cause symptoms. The only sign of tapeworm infection may be segments of the worms, possibly moving, in a bowel movement. […] In rare cases, tapeworms can lead to serious complications, including blocking the intestine, or smaller ducts in the intestine (like the bile duct or pancreatic duct). […] If pork tapeworm larvae move out of the intestine, they can migrate to other parts of the body and cause damage to the liver, eyes, heart, and brain. These infections can be life-threatening. Seizures are the most common symptom of cysticercosis, the infection caused by the larvae of the pork tapeworm.

• #19 Tapeworm (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/tapeworm.html

  Tapeworms are flat worms that can live in a person’s digestive tract. Tapeworm infections are rare in the United States. When they do happen, they’re easy to treat. Often, people may not know they have a tapeworm infection because they have no symptoms or their symptoms are mild. […] Most kids who have a tapeworm infection don’t notice anything. It can take months or years for signs to start. Then, a child might complain of: mild nausea, diarrhea, belly pain, weight loss. Kids with a tapeworm infection may feel a piece of the worm coming out through the anus (where the poop comes out). You may even see a piece of worm in the poop. […] A tapeworm that’s in the intestines for a long time can get big and block the appendix or other organs, leading to appendicitis and other problems. […] The eggs of another type of tapeworm (pork tapeworm) cause a disease called cysticercosis (sis-tuh-ser-KOE-sis). This happens when pork tapeworm eggs from poop get into someone’s mouth. (It doesn’t happen from eating contaminated pork.) They hatch into larvae, then go through the intestinal wall and enter the bloodstream. From there they can travel to different organs in the body, such as muscles, eyes, or brain, where they form cysts. This can lead to: lumps under the skin, seizures, vision problems, an abnormal heartbeat, weakness or trouble walking.

• #20 Fish tapeworm infection: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001375.htm

  Fish tapeworm infection is an intestinal infection with a parasite found in fish. […] The fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum) is the largest parasite that infects humans. […] After a person has eaten infected fish, the worm larva begins to grow in the intestine. Larvae are fully grown in 3 to 6 weeks. The adult worm, which is segmented, attaches to the wall of the intestine. […] Most people who are infected have no symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they may include: Abdominal discomfort or pain, Diarrhea, Weakness, Weight loss. […] Fish tapeworms can be treated with a single treatment dose. There are no lasting effects. […] Untreated, fish tapeworm infection may cause the following: Anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency (megaloblastic anemia), Intestinal blockage (rare). […] Contact your provider if: You have noticed a worm or segments of a worm in your stool, You have symptoms of anemia, Any family members are diagnosed with a fish tapeworm infection.

• #21 Intestinal worms: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324042

  Intestinal worms can cause many symptoms, and some of these resemble the symptoms of other gut conditions. […] The symptoms of intestinal worms can vary between individuals and depend on the type of worm present. Potential symptoms include: loss of appetite, fatigue, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, unintentional weight loss, an upset stomach. […] Some types of worm, including some tapeworms, can affect the central nervous system, with potentially severe consequences. […] Most people with tapeworm have no symptoms, or only mild symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they may include: pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness, upset stomach, passing fragments of tapeworm in the stool. […] According to the World Health Organization (WHO), though, only T. solium tapeworms cause significant health problems. Without treatment, T. solium larvae can cause cysts in the skin, eyes, muscles, and nervous system. In the brain, they can lead to: a severe headache, vision loss, seizures, death.

• #22 Cary Gastroenterology Associates | Tapeworms in Humans: Causes,…

  https://www.carygastro.com/blog/tapeworms-in-humans

  Unfortunately, a lot of people who get infected by a tapeworm may not even have any symptoms and therefore may be oblivious to their infection for years. […] However, there are some common symptoms that do tend to show up, especially in the more common intestinal infections such as taeniasis (from eating infected beef or pork): Nausea, Loss of appetite, Weight loss, Reduced absorption of food nutrients, Dizziness, Weakness or fatigue, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Strong desire for salty foods. […] In some rare cases, the eggs laid by the tapeworm can develop into larvae and become mobile. When this happens, the larvae can migrate out of the digestive tract to other parts of the body. One of the most dangerous scenarios is when the larvae become embedded elsewhere and form a cyst. This condition is called cysticercosis and can affect the muscles, eyes, skin, or other organs, usually resulting in damage to the tissue where they form. […] In very rare cases, these cysts can form in the brain itself. This condition, known as neurocysticercosis, can be identified by headaches or a variety of other neurological conditions like seizures. This condition can also become life-threatening.

• #23 Roundworms: Parasitic Infection, Pinworm Symptoms, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15240-roundworms

  Severe strongyloidiasis infections may cause: Anemia, Chronic (long-lasting) diarrhea, Weight loss. […] Some people may experience mild symptoms or none at all. But you may feel tired or get stomach symptoms, including: Diarrhea, Stomach cramps. […] When trichinosis enters the muscles, you may get: Eye infection and rashes, High fever, Muscle pain and aches, Swelling in the eyes and face. […] There are usually no symptoms with whipworm. However, if you have a severe infection, you may experience: Blood in your poop, Diarrhea, Stomach pains that come and go, Weight loss, Anemia. […] Most roundworm infections don’t cause long-term problems. Follow your provider’s instructions for taking your medicine. Take precautions to prevent an infection from happening again. […] People don’t usually have long-term health effects from roundworms.

• #24 Strongyloidiasis | NT.GOV.AU

  https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/health-conditions-treatments/parasites/strongyloidiasis

  The time from infection until a person might develop symptoms is variable. […] Many people infected dont have any symptoms. […] Some people may: get a migrating itchy rash when the larvae are burrowing under the skin, have chest symptoms like wheezing and coughing when the larvae reach the lungs, experience gut symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea and bloating – this is common in children with initial infection, have nausea, vomiting, weight loss, weakness or constipation. […] In chronic infections, skin and chest symptoms can persist. […] If an infected person experiences no symptoms and their immune system becomes weakened, they may become unwell years later. […] If a persons immune system is weakened enough to allow many larvae to move throughout the body, a life-threatening form of the disease can occur. […] It is called disseminated Strongyloidiasis, which is a rare complication that is seen in immunocompromised people.

• #25 Worms in humans – symptoms and treatments | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/worms-in-humans

  Once they have entered humans by penetrating the skin, the larvae of some worms, for example dog hookworm (ancylostoma caninum) or strongyloides, can migrate under the skin. […] This can cause diagnostic pink or red curving tracks known as larva migrans or larva currens. […] The tracks may be raised and cause intense itching. There may be tingling or prickling half an hour after the larvae penetrate the skin. […] The treatment for threadworms is worming tablets, which are available from the pharmacy. […] Other intestinal worm infections are also treated with medicines that kill the parasite without harming the person. […] Hydatid disease, caused by dog tapeworm, is serious and potentially fatal. It can cause cysts to form in the liver, lungs, spleen or kidneys, and rarely the brain.

• #26 What Are Symptoms of Intestinal Worms?

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/intestinal-worms-8402366

  A rash is often the first sign of infection with parasitic intestinal worms. For example, hookworms and strongyloidiasis can cause an itchy rash of round red spots where the worm enters the skin. Schistosomiasis can cause a rash or itchy skin days after the initial infection. […] Lung and breathing symptoms can occur if the worms enter through the lungs or skin during migration to the gut. People with strongyloidiasis may get a sore throat and develop a dry cough. Ascariasis can also cause a cough. […] Malnutrition from intestinal worms can impair growth, physical development, and weakened cognitive development in children with high worm burden (total number of worms in the body). This is especially prevalent in children with a heavy burden of hookworm, ascariasis, or whipworm. […] Many people with intestinal worms get high counts of white blood cells called eosinophils (eosinophilia), including 30% to 60% of people with hookworm and up to 75% of people with chronic strongyloidiasis.

• #27 Enteric Nematodes of Humans – Medical Microbiology – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK8261/

  Diarrhea, anemia, weight loss, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, eosinophilia, tenesmus, rectal prolapse, stunted growth and finger clubbing may occur. […] Enterobiasis is most common in children, who usually manifest pruritus ani and sometimes insomnia, abdominal pain, anorexia, and pallor. Genitourinary infection may occur in females. […] Most infections with S stercoralis are asymptomatic except for the ground itch that may occur when infective larvae from the soil penetrate the skin in large numbers. Pneumonitis can result from larval invasion in the lung. Intestinal invasion may lead to epigastric pain and mucous diarrhea. Eosinophilia is common. […] Light infections elicit only a mild inflammatory response, whereas in heavy infections, damage to the intestines may be severe, with edema, inflammation, ulceration, increased secretion of mucus and sloughing of the mucosa, as well as functional changes of the gut.

• #28 Intestinal worms: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324042

  Most people with hookworm have no symptoms. Some individuals may have gastrointestinal symptoms, especially with a first-time infection. More serious complications include protein loss and anemia due to blood loss. […] Most people with flukes will not have symptoms, but an infection that lasts a long time can lead to severe symptoms and complications. Without treatment, infection can last for up to 25-30 years, which is the life span of these parasites. […] Many people with pinworm experience only mild symptoms. When symptoms do occur, a person may have itching around the anus, which can affect sleep. […] Individuals with an ascariasis infection may have: no symptoms, mild abdominal pain or discomfort, coughing and wheezing, intestinal blockage, in severe cases, liver blockages. […] This type of worm causes the disease trichinosis. Abdominal symptoms can appear 1-2 days after eating contaminated meat, and other symptoms can appear 2-8 weeks later. Symptoms include: nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, chills and fever, headache, cough, muscle aches, joint pain, swelling of the face or eyes, itching, constipation, difficulty breathing, heart problems.

• #29 Worms People Can Get

  https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-worms-people-can-get

  Pinworm infections happen most often when kids pass them to other kids. Often there are no symptoms, but they may cause: Itching Pain Nausea […] Symptoms include: Coughing Wheezing Belly pain Vomiting Diarrhea Fatigue Weight loss […] An itchy rash is usually the first sign of hookworms. Other symptoms include: Belly pain Diarrhea Weight loss Loss of appetite Fatigue Anemia […] Often there aren’t any symptoms, but the worms can cause: Belly pain Bloating Heartburn Diarrhea Constipation Dry cough Skin rashes […] Symptoms include: Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Fatigue Fever Headaches Swelling Muscle and joint pain […] Often there aren’t symptoms unless the infection is heavy. Symptoms include: Diarrhea mixed with mucus, water, or blood Stunted growth Rectal prolapse, when part of the large intestine detaches and slides out of the anus

• #30

  https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/soil-transmitted-helminth-infections

  Morbidity is related to the number of worms harboured. People with infections of light intensity (few worms) usually do not suffer from the infection. Heavier infections can cause a range of symptoms including intestinal manifestations (diarrhoea and abdominal pain), malnutrition, general malaise and weakness, and impaired growth and physical development. […] Infections of very high intensity can cause intestinal obstruction that should be treated surgically. […] S. stercoralis may cause dermatological and gastro-intestinal morbidity and is also known to be associated with chronic malnutrition in children. In case of reduced host immunity, the parasite can cause the hyperinfection/dissemination syndrome that is invariably fatal if not promptly and properly cured and is often fatal despite the treatment.

• #31 Intestinal Parasites: Types, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment

  https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/infections-and-contagious-diseases/intestinal-parasites

  When intestinal parasites cause diarrhea, the big danger is dehydration. Dehydration can quickly become serious and even life threatening. Symptoms of dehydration include dark-colored urine, urinating less than normal, excessive thirst, headache, dizziness, fatigue, and skin that remains raised after pinching it. […] Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have signs of dehydration or any of these serious symptoms including: Bloody stool or stool containing pus; Diarrhea that persists for more than 2 to 3 days in an adult or 24 hours in a child; Fever over 102 degrees Fahrenheit; Inability to keep liquids down for 24 hours; Severe or sudden abdominal pain; Vomiting blood or vomiting that persists for more than two days. […] Healthy people are often able to fight off protozoa intestinal parasites. The infection and diarrhea usually resolves within a few weeks when the immune system is strong. However, people with weakened immune systems can develop life-threatening complications from intestinal parasites. This includes severe dehydration, malnutrition, dangerous weight loss, and spread to other areas of the body, such as the respiratory tract.

• #32 Worms – causes, symptoms and treatment

  https://en.medicina.ru/for-patients/diseases/worms/

  There are 2 phases of worms – acute and chronic. As for the first option, here its duration is up to 8 weeks from the moment the parasites enter the body. At this stage, such a symptom of worms as an allergy often occurs. After 2 months, the disease passes from an acute stage to a chronic one. Here, the symptoms can be different, it all depends on the type of pathogen, as well as on the place where it lives. […] Those parasites that are inside the human body are of great danger. If it is not seriously treated and monitored by a doctor, then there is a risk of complications (worms multiply very quickly). Parasites are able to penetrate the pancreas, gallbladder, and their ducts. Due to worms, anemia may appear (hemoglobin index decreases), intestinal obstruction. Therefore, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible and take a feces test for worms.

• #33 What Are Symptoms of Intestinal Worms?

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/intestinal-worms-8402366

  Non-gastrointestinal symptoms that may show up with intestinal worm infections include the following: Hookworms can cause anemia from blood loss. This can lead to symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and complications, including protein loss, swelling, pica (eating nonfood substances), and weight loss. This is especially common in people who menstruate. […] Chronic strongyloidiasis can cause complications, including arthritis, arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), kidney issues, and recurrent asthma. […] Complications of chronic schistosomiasis can include an enlarged liver, blood in the urine, and problems passing urine. People also have an increased risk of liver fibrosis or bladder cancer. […] Within a couple of months of infection, schistosomiasis can produce general malaise, including fever, chills, cough, and muscle aches.

• #34 Intestinal worms: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324042

  Severe cases can be fatal. […] Intestinal worms can sometimes lead to complications. How these affect the body will depend on the worm, but possible complications include: anemia and other nutritional deficiencies, due to difficulty absorbing nutrients, intestinal blockage, problems with lung and heart function, human cysticercosis, which can result in vision loss and seizures. […] In some cases, the complications stemming from untreated parasites can be life threatening.

• #35 Parasitic Brain Infections – Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/brain-spinal-cord-and-nerve-disorders/brain-infections/parasitic-brain-infections

  Neurocysticercosis is caused by pork tapeworm larvae. […] These cysts cause few symptoms until the cysts degenerate and the larvae die, triggering inflammation, swelling, and symptoms such as headaches, seizures, personality changes, and mental impairment. […] The increased pressure can cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, and sleepiness. […] Without treatment, people with neurocysticercosis may die. […] Echinococcosis, coenurosis, and schistosomiasis can cause symptoms similar to those of cysticercosis, including seizures, headaches, personality changes, and mental impairment. Symptoms caused by echinococcosis or coenurosis may take years to develop.

• #36 Parasites: 3 Types, Skin Symptoms, Stool Testing

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/parasites-8650319

  Parasitic infections can be severe if they are left untreated. Over time, the parasites continue to damage the host. If they are left untreated for a more extended period, people can start to experience serious health consequences, including seizures, blindness, congenital disabilities, preterm labor, and low birth weight can all occur if the parasite is contracted while pregnant, an increased risk of contracting other infectious diseases, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), heart failure, death.

• #37 Worms in kids & teens | Raising Children Network

  https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/worms

  Worms are a type of parasite. Theyre common, especially in children aged 4-11 years. […] This can make childrens bottoms very itchy. Sometimes worms get into the vagina and make this area itchy too. […] Most threadworm infections wont cause any symptoms at all. But symptoms can include: itchiness around the bottom and/or vagina, which is usually worse at night; an inflamed bottom it might look red on light skin or brown, purple or grey on dark skin; restlessness. […] Some rare symptoms include: visible worms small, white and 8-13 mm long (often mistaken for bits of toilet paper); stomach pain; vulvovaginitis; nausea and vomiting. […] See your GP if your child: has symptoms that dont improve after trying a threadworm treatment; passes a large worm; has stomach pain, nausea, vomiting or low energy. […] Threadworms in kids are easy to treat and usually arent serious. […] Its common for infections to come back.

• #38 10 Signs You May Have A Parasite – NYC Gastroenterologist | Manhattan Gastroenterology

  https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/10-signs-you-may-have-a-parasite/

  Skin irritation, mysterious rashes, hives, rosacea, or eczema can be a sign of intestinal parasitic existence. […] Parasites can invade the joint space and muscles and release inflammatory toxins that affect normal movements and range of motion. You may feel muscular and joint pain if you are suffering from a parasitical infection. […] Parasites can start eating your red blood cells or lead to loss of blood through the stool, which can cause blood loss and result in iron deficiency anemia. […] Another sign of parasite infection is that you will never feel satisfied or full after meals. This feeling is followed by weight loss. […] Parasite infection can cause itching. Some parasites also dig tunnels under your skin and lay eggs in them, which leads to itching. […] Grinding your teeth in sleep also indicates the existence of parasites in the body.

• #39 Signs You Have A Parasitic Infection | Sydney Gut Clinic

  https://sydneygutclinic.com/the-main-symptoms-of-parasitic-infection/

  Parasitic infections, as unpleasant as they sound, are much more common than you think. […] Many people are unaware that they are suffering from a parasitic infection and it could be a contributing factor to many chronic health problems. If you are suffering from a parasitic infection, its best to look out for the main signs and symptoms of parasites in humans in order to start being treated. […] Symptoms of parasites in humans, such as sleeping irregularities, skin irritation, mood changes, and muscle pain, can all be caused by the toxins released by the parasites into your bloodstream. These toxins could even cause anxiety, which tends to manifest itself in irregular sleeping patterns or teeth grinding. You may also experience mood swings or skin irritation when these toxins interact with the neurotransmitters or blood cells in your body. […] If you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, its best to talk to your doctor about the possibility of a parasitic infection.

• #40 Some Common Parasitic Diseases in Human, Signs and Symptoms – Diag

  https://diag.vn/en/medical-information/parasitic-disease-in-human/

  Worms: This is a common parasite and has a high risk of disease. Some types of helminths that humans can easily infected illness such as roundworm, pinworm, tapeworm, etc. There are some worm parasites that can reach up to 30 meters in length. […] Most people infected with roundworms and pinworms will have common problems in the digestive system such as anorexia, nausea, abdominal pain, and loose stools. In addition, patients also feel unpleasant itching at the edge of the anus due to the pinworm laying eggs and irritability, sleeping difficulties, teeth grinding. […] The most dangerous complication of pinworms and roundworms is appendicitis, intestinal perforation. […] When entering the human body, Plasmodium malaria parasites in red blood cells or liver cells causing cyclical malaria, which leads to anemia and an enlarged liver or spleen.

• #41 Intestinal Worms: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Recovery, and More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/intestinal-worms

  Most types of worms that infect humans only cause mild symptoms, but it’s still important to contact a doctor if you suspect a worm infection so you can get treated early. […] If you think you might have worms in your belly, it’s important to see a doctor immediately so they can figure out what’s going on and treat you with the right medication.

• #42 How Undiagnosed Parasite Infections Cause Chronic Health Conditions

  https://www.rupahealth.com/post/parasites-a-possible-underlying-reason-behind-chronic-health-conditions

  Symptoms of a parasite can sometimes show up as stomach problems but might also include feelings of tiredness, weight changes, lack of important nutrients, skin issues, inflammation, and changes in how the immune system works. […] When symptoms do appear, they may include: […] Digestive issues such as diarrhea, constipation, or gas […] Feeling tired, even after sleeping well […] Lack of nutrients, especially iron […] Itching around the rectum. […] Helminths are multi-cell parasitic worms such as pinworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and roundworms. These worms live inside the digestive system and can affect the body’s resources over time. […] Parasites might be more common than you think, and their symptoms can overlap with other health issues. If you have symptoms without a clear diagnosis, a three-day stool test might help identify these infections.

• #43 Worms in humans

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/worms-in-humans/

  Some types of worms can infect people. Most worm infections are not serious and can be easily treated with medicine. […] A pharmacist can help if you have small, white worms in your poo that look like pieces of thread. […] This is probably threadworms. […] Non-urgent advice: See a GP if you find a large worm, a piece of worm or worm eggs in your poo. […] These could be symptoms of something like roundworm, hookworm or tapeworm. […] These infections are usually caught while travelling. They can take a long time to cause symptoms, so tell the GP if you have been abroad in the last 2 years. […] If you have worms, a GP will prescribe medicine to kill them. You take this for 1 to 3 days. […] Go back to the GP if your symptoms do not get better in 2 weeks or you keep passing live worms in your poo.

• #44

  https://111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/w/article/wormsinhumans

  Some types of worms can infect people. Some can be caught in the UK and others are only caught abroad. Most worm infections aren’t serious and can be easily treated with medicine. […] A pharmacist can help if you have: small, white worms in your poo that look like pieces of thread; extreme itching around your anus, particularly at night. This is probably threadworms. […] See a GP if you: find a large worm, a piece of worm or worm eggs in your poo; have a red, itchy worm-shaped rash on your skin; have sickness, diarrhoea or a stomach ache for longer than 2 weeks; are losing weight for no reason. These could be symptoms of something like roundworm, hookworm or tapeworm. […] These infections are usually caught while travelling. They can take a long time to cause symptoms, so tell the GP if you have been abroad in the last 2 years. […] Go back to the GP if your symptoms don’t get better in 2 weeks or you keep passing live worms in your poo.

• #45 Worms in humans | nidirect

  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/worms-humans

  Some types of worms can infect people. Most worm infections aren’t serious and can be easily treated with medicine. This is probably threadworms. They’re common in Northern Ireland and can be treated with medicine from a pharmacy. You should see your GP if you: find a large worm or large piece of worm in your poo […] These could be symptoms of something like roundworm, hookworm or tapeworm. These infections are usually caught while travelling. They can take a long time to cause symptoms, so tell your GP if you’ve been abroad in the last two years. Go back to your GP if your symptoms don’t get better in two weeks or you keep passing live worms in your poo.

• #46 Worms in Human Poop: Types, Symptoms, Treatment

  https://www.health.com/worms-in-human-poop-8422388

  It’s important to contact your healthcare provider if you see worms in your poop or notice any other signs or symptoms of intestinal worms. While most infections are mild, treatment can help you avoid complications such as intestinal blockages. Most intestinal worms can be identified with a stool sample and treated with medication.

• #46 Worms in Human Poop: Types, Symptoms, Treatment

  https://www.health.com/worms-in-human-poop-8422388

  Intestinal worms are parasites that live in your gut. The worms can cause symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Eventually, the worms can pass through your stool (poop). That means you might be able to see worms or pieces of worms in human poop. […] Proper identification and early treatment are important because while many worm infections cause only mild if any symptoms, in rare cases, worms can damage tissues, organs, and nerves. […] Many people with intestinal worms have no symptoms. Others may experience symptoms such as: Itching around the anus, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Gas or bloating, Fatigue, Rash, Weight loss or loss of appetite, Dysentery (an infection of the intestines that causes diarrhea with blood or mucus). […] Some worms can cause complications such as intestinal obstruction, protein loss, and iron deficiency anemia. People who are immunocompromised may have more severe symptoms and take longer to recover.

• #47 Worms in humans

  https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/worms-in-humans/

  Some types of worms can infect people. Most worm infections are not serious and can be easily treated with medicine. These are probably threadworms. They’re common in Ireland and can be treated with medicine from a pharmacy. These could be symptoms of something like roundworm, hookworm or tapeworm. These infections are usually caught while travelling. They can take a long time to cause symptoms. If you have worms, your GP will prescribe medicine to kill them. Go back to your GP if your symptoms do not get better in 2 weeks or you keep passing live worms in your poo.

• #48 Threadworms (pinworms) – symptoms and treatment | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/threadworms-pinworms

  Threadworms are tiny white worms that can live in your intestines. They are most common in children, and cause itching around the anal area. The main symptom caused by worms is itching in around your anus (bottom). This gets worse at night. Other symptoms may include: feeling irritable, eating less than usual, seeing adult worms in your poo, having trouble sleeping because of the itchiness. Scratching can cause redness and sometimes infection around the anus. Females may get itching in and around the vagina. This can cause vaginal discharge. Many people who have worms don’t have any symptoms. […] Treating threadworms does not stop them coming back.

• #49 Parasitic Worms in Humans: Types, Symptoms, and Much More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/worms-in-humans

  Parasites are organisms that live in and feed off a living host. There are a variety of parasitic worms that can take up residence in humans. Among them are flatworms, roundworms, and thorny-headed worms (spiny-headed worms). […] The symptoms you may notice include: nausea, lack of appetite, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, general weakness. […] In addition, tapeworms can cause: lumps or bumps under the skin, allergic reaction, fever, neurological problems, such as seizures. […] It may take weeks or months to notice additional symptoms of fluke infection. These may include fever and fatigue. […] Pinworms can sometimes cause anal itching. […] Additional symptoms of hookworms include: itchy rash, anemia, fatigue. […] As Trichinella worms travel through the bloodstream and enter other tissue or muscles, they can cause: fever, swelling of the face, muscle pain and tenderness, headache, light sensitivity, conjunctivitis (pink eye). […] Most people respond well to treatment and feel better within a few weeks. A full recovery can be expected in most cases. […] It may take longer to recover if you have a severe case, compromised immune system, or coexisting health condition.

• #50 Roundworms Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/condition/roundworms

  The signs and symptoms of roundworm infection include: […] Symptoms start about one year after infection. When the adult worm is ready to lay eggs, it comes out through the skin. A blister develops, usually on the legs or feet, and becomes an open wound. When that part of your body is submerged in water, the tip of the worm comes out to lay its eggs. Symptoms include pain and swelling at the site of the wound. […] Often there are not any symptoms, if there are symptoms they may include: […] Symptoms include pain and swelling at the site of the wound. […] There are several possible complications associated with roundworm infections. They include: […] Some roundworm infections can last a long time, and there are many possible complications. People living in areas where roundworm infections are common may become infected more than once. Fortunately, most roundworm infections can be treated with antiparasitic medications. For example, the prognosis in cases of ascariasis and pinworm is generally excellent.

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