What Is Schistosomiasis?
8. Chronic Schistosomiasis Symptoms
Patients with chronic schistosomiasis are likely to experience abdominal pain and diarrhea. They might also have blood in their stools. Problems with the digestive system can result in the patient not absorbing the nutrients they need, and this can result in anemia. The patient can also experience pain when urinating, and they might have blood in their urine.
Chronic schistosomiasis can also cause potentially severe respiratory problems including wheezing, coughing, breathlessness, and coughing up blood. The parasite can even infect the patient’s nervous system, and this can result in serious problems including headaches, numbness, weakness, and seizures. It can be fatal in severe cases.
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