Question 1

is there any cure for dwarf tape worm?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Quinacrine and other antihelminthic drugs work when used appropriately.

Question 2

is there a cure for tape worm infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anti helminthic drugs will kill tapeworm. Re exposure to what caused the infection to begin with will make it return tho, so prevention is the key.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of tape worm?

Accepted Answer

Tape worms: Many people who have tapeworms have no sxs other than seeing worms or worm parts with a bowel movement.  Possible sxs/ signs can include: weight loss, loss of appetite or hunger, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea & lethargy. It can lead to loss of important vitamins / minerals. In rare cases tapeworms have blocked intestines & damaged the eyes, heart, brain & liver.

Question 4

can you tell me if mebendazole kills tape worm?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to help: The availability of this product has declined in the US. At present it is not a recommended medication for treatment of any of the tapeworm family of parasites.

Question 5

which is the best drug to treat the tape worm taenia -- albemdazole?

Accepted Answer

Let me help: Praziquantel (biltricide)
 Albendazole (albenza)
 Nitazoxanide (alinia)
 
which medication your doctor prescribes depends on the species of tapeworm involved and the site of the infection. These drugs target the adult tapeworm, not the eggs, so it's important to avoid reinfecting yourself. Always wash your hands after using the toilet and before eating.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of a tape worm? if someone had one what would the movement of one feel like?   could they feel like a baby movement hard pressed

Accepted Answer

Tape worms: You would not be likely to feel anything at all.  Tape worms do not generally produce clinical problems, although you may see white segments in your stool, and if the worm burden is inordinately high there may be malabsorption issues, but this is incredibly uncommon and in the usa virtually unheard of.

Question 7

how do you know of you have a tape worm?

Accepted Answer

Stool studies: Stool specimens collected to check for parasites.

Question 8

what does it feel like to have a tape worm? is it itchy?

Accepted Answer

Tape worm: Many people who have tapeworms have no symptoms other than seeing worms squiggling about when they have a bowel movement.  Possible symptoms/ signs include: weight loss, loss of appetite or the opposite (hunger), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy. It can lead to loss of important vitamins &amp; minerals. Serious complications can occur however.

Question 9

symptoms of a tape worm infection?

Accepted Answer

Few symptoms: Most people with tapeworms have no symptoms until they see part of the worm in their stool.  Rarely, the fish tapeworm can cause vitamin B12 deficiency leading to anemia.

Question 10

any drug to treat the tape worm infection?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: A number of agents are available but have yourself tested to make sure the worm in question is sensitive. Have you been to a third world country lately. This would be a vital bit of info for your physician.

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