Question 1

constipation, loose stools, white specks in stool. i am always hungry. could i have a tapeworm? i don't remember eating anything uncooked...

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Tape worm: Can sometimes present as white specks in stool.Possible causes can be increased mucus in the stool because of irritation of the gastrointestinal tract or infections.  Some foods can cause this. A gallstone when passed could have this coloration. Stool ova ; parasite through your doctor can determine if there are broken off segments of tapeworms.

Question 2

why am i never hungry or full?

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: It is not feasible to address your concern without additional information. If your weight is stable, you need not worry.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

Question 3

how can i tell if my child has tapeworms?

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Stool sample: The best way to check for tapeworms is to have a lab inspect a stool sample. Check with your child's doctor regarding how to go about submitting a sample.

Question 4

i am constantly hungry what is wrong with me?

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Many Possibilities: First possibility is you are not eating what your body needs. Eat frequent, healthy, tasty small meals.Drink 80-100ozwater/day (squeeze citrus for flavor). Every3hr/day, eat palm-sized portion of lowfat protein+complexcarb (1/2cbrnrice, 1pcbrnbred, 4crackrs). Ensure you have 3tbs butter or veg oil/day and 4fruit+5veggies/day. Try this for 2 weeks, if not effective, see your primary care provider.

Question 5

any suggestions of how to not get hungry often?

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Hunger: The best is to have numerous small nutritious meals possibly every 4 hours. This should help.

Question 6

why do i always feel hungry?

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Need more: Information.  Activity level, any weight changes.  If weightloss  you doctor may consider thyroid check

Question 7

how can somebody get a tapeworm?

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Undercooked meat: Tapeworm (cestode) infection usually occurs when a person eats undercooked meat. Rarely, they can be ingested by eating contaminated food or water. To diagnose  a tapeworm a special test can be ordered to look at your stool.  Many people who have tapeworms do not have symptoms. Not all tapeworms need to be treated. Your doctor can review your specific recommnedatons with you.

Question 8

how does a person get a tapeworm?

Accepted Answer

Undercooked meat: Tapeworm (cestode) infection usually occurs when a person eats undercooked meat. Rarely, they can be ingested by eating contaminated food or water. To diagnose  a tapeworm a special test can be ordered to look at your stool.  Many people who have tapeworms do not have symptoms. Not all tapeworms need to be treated. Your doctor can review your specific recommnedatons with you.

Question 9

why might i feel hungry all the time?

Accepted Answer

Insulin resistance: When you eat processed foods made from white flour, your body release lots of Insulin which causes fat storage and hunger. Eat protein and vegetables. Only eat whole grains. See your doctor. You may have prediabetes.

Question 10

why am i so tired and hungry and cold?

Accepted Answer

If this is a chronic: Condition then please see your doctor. There are various possible reasons to include thyroid problems.

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