Symptoms and Treatments of Stool Parasites
Tapeworms
Symptoms of tapeworm infection vary according to the worm species. Most infections cause mild nausea, weakness, diarrhea, dizziness, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or a craving for salt.
Invasive infections occur when tapeworms leave the intestines and form cysts in other tissues. This can lead to infection or tissue destruction in organs and muscles. Large tapeworms can block the appendix, bile ducts or pancreatic ducts. These blockages result in stomach pain and digestive problems. Neurocysticercosis occurs when tapeworm cysts form in the brain or nervous system. Potential symptoms include headaches, visual impairment, meningitis, seizures, confusion or poor coordination.
