In case of a fecal worm it is necessary to take vermiform medications specific to kill the parasite, which may be probably an oxyurius or a tapeworm (solitary). After being killed, the worm is usually eliminated along with feces.
O oxyuruses is a worm that measures between 1 and 2 cm and is similar to a small cotton yarn. It is more common in children and their main symptoms are:
- Itching in the anal and vaginal region;
- Flowering;
- Nipple;
- Vomiting;
- Dizziness;
- Cramps;
- Restless sleep;
- It can be seen in the stool.
THE oxyurea Can be transmitted in 3 ways:
- Direct: The person takes the worm from the anus to the mouth. This is mainly due to the intense itching in the anal region, and the patient, after scratching the spot, does not wash his hands properly;
- Indirect: Eggs of oxyuriur present in food, clothing or even dust can infect a person;
- Retrofest: It happens when the larvae of the worm hatch in the perianal region and migrate to the large intestine, where they become adult oxyuriuses.
Already the had had, the verminose caused by the tapeworm, popularly known as solitarycauses symptoms as:
- Abdominal pain;
- Nausea;
- Fatigue;
- Weight loss;
- Intestinal gases;
- Diarrhea or constipation;
- Too much hunger or loss of appetite;
- Irritation;
- Insomnia;
- Loss of adult productivity or developmental delay in the case of children;
- There may be bits of the worm in the feces.
The solitary is transmitted by ingestion of pork or cow / undercooked beef.
O treatment for verminoses is relatively simple and includes the use of oral medications. It is very important to consult the general practitioner or family physician for a detailed evaluation and indication of the specific treatment for the type of verminose identified. With this, the doctor will make the prescription of the most appropriate medicine for your situation.
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