Question 1

r diet pills dangerous? my mans grads in a wk when i put on a dress i cried .im wondering if the pills contain tapeworm eggs?need to lose weight fast!

Accepted Answer

What are you buying?: What kind of "pills" are you seeking?  Its great if you desire appropriate multi-vitamins &amp; minerals that meet your recommended daily allotments to supplement a weight loss diet.  Reputable appetite suppressants are also available in the correct settings, and none come with tapeworms, seriously!

Question 2

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 3

is there a cure for tapeworms?

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Yes: There is a prescription drug which is very effective.  It requires a doctor to prescribe.

Question 4

i think i might have a tapeworm?

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Need stool checked: Stool specimen will demonstrate tapeworm present or not and give you the answere. Good Luck

Question 5

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 6

what are the symtons of tapeworm?

Accepted Answer

Varies: With a modest infestation, there are sometimes no symptoms at all.  If the infestation is greater you might have anemia with fatigue and weakness, you might have abdominal cramping and diarrhea and of course if your stool is analyzed the individual egg packets of the tapeworm can be identified.

Question 7

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 8

who is more likely to catch tapeworm?

Accepted Answer

Tapeworm: People who live in an endemic who eat raw beef or raw pork.

Question 9

where am i most likely to catch tapeworm?

Accepted Answer

3rd world countries: This has largely been eradicated in 1st world countries, though some us dieters have risked intentional infection for the purpose of weight-loss.

Question 10

how to know if i have tapeworm from steak?

Accepted Answer

Taenai Saginata :  (Beef tapeworm).  GI tapeworm infection sx's may include: weight loss, weakness, decreased appetite, nausea, loose stools, abdominal pain. &amp; passing tapeworm segments through rectum (feces).  Diagnosis is made by medical eval &amp; testing. Testing includes Stool sample analysis &amp;  Testing blood for antibodies.

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