Question 1

can dehydration be a complication of tapeworms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tapeworms can interfere with absorption of calories, fluids, and vitamins.  If you are not absorbing enough fluids, you will get dehydrated.

Question 2

other day i got iv sodium chloride drip for dehydration and needle went into soft tissue muscle, made my arm flex and hurt a bit. it was resolved and went down but i worry. could i still possibly get complications from this?

Accepted Answer

: Unlikely. You should be OK now that it has gone down and resolved. Make sure to drink enough water and get electrolytes in order to avoid future dehydration. Avoid alcohol and caffeine until your dehydration is all better.

Question 3

how common is cysticercosis as a complication of tapeworms?

Accepted Answer

Not common: Though parasitic infections can occur concurrently, this combination is not common.

Question 4

are people with diabetes at more risk for complications with tapeworms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anyone with diabetes is at an increased risk from any infection including parasite infection. Diabetics have a weaker immune system, poor wound healing, poorer nutrition absorption, greater risk of liver, kidney, heart  and vascular disease.

Question 5

are people with organ transplants at more risk for complications with tapeworms?

Accepted Answer

Tapeworms: People with organ transplants are usually on a program of medications to prevent  organ rejection.  This usually increases the risk of complications from many illnesses including  tapeworms.

Question 6

would extended/accumulated moderate dehydration be tx'd the same as more severe short term sxs?

Accepted Answer

Depends : It depends upon the cause of the chronic dehydration and what your electrolyte abnormalities are, if any.

Question 7

how is dehydration treated at home?

Accepted Answer

See below: If the patient is not vomiting, and if able to tolerate oral liquids, any solution like soup, or electrolyte containing liquids can be given.

Question 8

what factors increase  dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Lack of water: The risk of dehydration goes up with exposure to hot and dry conditions which enhance perspiration to keep the body cool. This leads to water loss. Exercise does the same thing. Any set of circumstances with sweat increases the risk of dehydration. The general rule is that if you feel thirsty you are already dehydrated! so supply your children with free access to water.

Question 9

i think i have chronic dehydration ?

Accepted Answer

Using this site: To get the most from this site you need to present detailed information on your issue followed by a clear related question. Why do you think this?(signs, symptoms, physical changes, etc.) What have you done about it ? Following a statement with a question mark does not provide enough information to work with. You are welcome to start over. Posts are not linked so each must have all needed data.

Question 10

what's the sign of  the dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Dry: Dry eyes, dry mouth, thirst,  no urine, low blood pressure, mental changes as it progresses, syncope, death!

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Other day i got iv sodium chloride drip for dehydration and needle went into soft tissue muscle, made my arm flex and hurt a bit. it was resolved and went down but i worry. could i still possibly get complications from this?

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How common is cysticercosis as a complication of tapeworms?

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Are people with diabetes at more risk for complications with tapeworms?

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Are people with organ transplants at more risk for complications with tapeworms?

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Would extended/accumulated moderate dehydration be tx'd the same as more severe short term sxs?

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How is dehydration treated at home?

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