What Is a Hookworm Infection?
6. Nutritional Deficiencies
Hookworm infections will sometimes cause the patient to experience considerable nutritional deficiencies. This tends to be down to symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and a loss of appetite. Such nutritional deficiencies will also sometimes cause the patient to experience other complications.
Another potential complication is ascites. This is a condition where fluid accumulates in the abdomen and, in the case of a hookworm infection it tends to happen due to a loss of protein. A change in diet and/or medication will sometimes be recommended to treat the condition, while in some instances the extra fluid will need to be removed with a needle.
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