Expert answer:
The worm symptoms in the body of the human being vary according to the verminose, and the most evident sign is the presence of the worm in feces. Other common symptoms are:
- Diarrhea;
- Fever;
- Presence of blood, fat or mucus in stool;
- Anemia;
- Abdominal pain;
- Nausea and vomiting;
- Weakness;
- Weight loss;
- Loss or increase of appetite.
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Besides these symptoms, there are certain types of worms that manifest more specific symptoms, as:
- Schistosome (belly of water): Diarrhea and / or intestinal constipation, there may be enlargement of the liver and spleen, cirrhosis, bleeding;
- Hedgehog: Yellowish skin, can cause cardiac and pulmonary complications, besides affecting the development of the child;
- Filaria (elephantiasis): Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, muscle pain, light intolerance, swelling of the scrotal sac, groin, vulva, breasts, legs and arms, spots on the skin, presence of fat or blood in the urine, thick and rough skin;
- Larva migrans (geographical bug): Pruritus (itching), reddish lines on the skin that resemble maps;
- Oxiúrus: Anal pruritus, runny nose and restless sleep. Worms, which have an average of 1 to 2 cm, are also visible in feces.
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