10 Tapeworm Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #4: Diarrhea
Nutrients in the food that we eat are not absorbed instantly. The same goes for the liquids that we drink. Therefore, the food needs to travel fairly slowly through the digestive system so that the body has time to absorb what it needs. If food passes through the digestive system too quickly, it can cause diarrhea.
When the digestive system is irritated by the presence of a tapeworm, the food is likely to be passed through faster than usual. This will result in watery stools because there has not been sufficient time for liquids to be absorbed. Diarrhea can pose a risk of dehydration and can be a serious problem in particularly vulnerable people.
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