Question 1

will drinking alchol kill intestinal. worms?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps, but?: There are many kinds of intestinal worms.  Generally, worms are cured only by specific medications that target the worm, it's metabolism or in other ways cause it to die.  A belly full of alcohol perhaps will kill a worm or two if in contact long enough and in high enough concentration but don't take this as a way to treat them.  Get seen, get a proper exam and get proper treatment.

Question 2

can raw garlic kill intestinal worms?

Accepted Answer

Not reliably...: Parasites are best addressed with specific "antibiotics" aimed at them.  Testing your stool can typically identify both eggs and the worm, if present.  Speak with your doctor about your specific exposure risks and concerns so you can be ideally advised.

Question 3

what are natural ways of killing intestinal worms?

Accepted Answer

Intestinal Parasites: Conventional medical treatments can get rid parasites more quickly and with fewer side effects than most alternative treatments. Alternative treatments may be helpful along with conventional medications. However, your health care provider must find out what kind of organism is causing your problems before you start treatment.

Question 4

does alcohol help in killing intestinal worms?

Accepted Answer

NO. See a physician: Your worms might enjoy the alcohol, but it won't hurt them. See a physician to find out what kind you have (requires a stool test) and get the correct medicine.

Question 5

please answer*i have intestinal worms. will a pcxr show if they moved2my lungs & i took lamisil (terbinafine) tab qhsx7days,they aren't gone. what best 2 kill them?

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Treatment varies: intestinal worms do not move into your lungs from your intestines. A chest X-ray would not show worms in your lungs directly but it might show any inflammation or infiltrates that their effects on your lungs if it were possible.  As for treatment, different worms are treated with different meds or surgery. You should see either a GI or Infection specialist regarding your treatment options.

Question 6

can drinking alchol kill tapeworms?

Accepted Answer

If you ingest : Alcohol don't count on it to kill any tapeworms in your body.

Question 7

how can you ( or could you) become immune to intestinal worms?

Accepted Answer

You can't: Natural immunity does not develop to intestinal worms.  Prior infection will not prevent future infection.

Question 8

can you get intestinal worms from eating undercooked chicken?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: This is not an accepted risk of ingestion of undercooked chicken.  Salmonella infection, however is well documented as a potential consequence of ingestion of this material, as it is for raw or undercooked chicken eggs.

Question 9

can you get intestinal worms from eating undercooked chicken need to know for a course also what ones if so?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Eating raw or under-cooked meats may cause this. Ascaris being one of the most common.  See the link for more info, and for a report needed, you would be best to google and read books /research the topic which includes more than can be said on HealthTap  , Good luck.

Question 10

can intestinal gas be a sign or symptom of a intestinal worm infestation? what are signs of worms in humans? where and what kinds of tests are there?

Accepted Answer

Intestinal parasites: Usually present with abdominal pain or cramping, nausea, diarrhea etc.Microscopic exam of stool can confirm the presence of parasites.Intestinal parasites is uncommon in the western world where we practice good hygiene and we don't walk barefoot. With your symptoms and if all your tests are negative, sometimes we make a diagnosis of ibs/ irritable bowel syndrome. Take care!

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