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Can dehydration be a complication of tapeworms?
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Yes: Tapeworms can interfere with absorption of calories, fluids, and vitamins. If you are not absorbing enough fluids, you will get dehydrated.
Answered 4/17/2018
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Yes.: Tapeworms can cause diarrhea and loss of appetite, thus leading to dehydration.
Answered 4/17/2018
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