Question 1

what to do if i wake up in the morning with a small peice like a food crumb in my mouth. do i have tapeworm?

Accepted Answer

2 things to do:: First, brush, floss and rinse your mouth out better before you go to sleep and do this on a regular basis. Second, we have no way of knowing whether or not you have a tapeworm, but the likelihood of that is extremely small and a piece of food in your mouth upon awakening is certainly not a sign of that. If you have unwarranted fears, or need confirmation, see a physician for an evaluation.

Question 2

i woke up in the morning with a small peice like a food crumb in my mouth. do i have tapeworm, how do i know?

Accepted Answer

Not tapeworm: Probably not tapeworm.  Your physician can send a sample of your stool for analysis.  Call physician's office to discuss the need for such a test.

Question 3

if i had a tapeworm, would i have feelings/sensations that it comes out my nose, mouth, eyes, ears, and genetial area?

Accepted Answer

: Probably only when they come out. But u are a bit mixed up about tapeworms and their life cycle.  Go to Wikipedia or uptodate.com and read more.

Question 4

how can i tell if my child has tapeworms?

Accepted Answer

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 5

how can somebody 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 6

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 7

how would i know if my child has a tapeworm?

Accepted Answer

Stool test: A lab can examine a stool sample & find segments of tapeworm that generally shed in the stool. Your physician can set that up for you & will likely have them look for other parasites at the same time.

Question 8

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 9

what to do if i think i have a tapeworm please help?

Accepted Answer

Parasites: Please see your family physician or an infectious disease specialist for evaluation. If you do have  a parasite you will likely be prescribed an antiparasitic.

Question 10

what would be the symptoms of tapeworm--> taenia solium ?

Accepted Answer

Many: Your history is very important, specially any travels. Most common symptoms are abdominal pain or discomfort, irregular bowels, some weight loss, may be nausea. Best is to have a stool analysis for ova and parasites, treatment is not difficult.

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