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Hi, i am so worried about having parasites like tape worms in me! i don't know what to do. i heard that most docotros misdiagnose it ? how do i know?
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Parasites: Your best bet would be to get evaluation by you doctor. A thorough history about any possible exposures or travel and examination and testing would find out if a person had been infected. Family doctors, gastroenterologist and infectious disease specialists would be a good place to start. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, upset stomach and change in the bowels. May see worms in the stool.
Answered 1/11/2014
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