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I need the name of doctor that will physcially remove tapeworms from the small intestine.
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ID vs GI: I assume you're looking for type of physician rather than actual name of a physician since you didn't mention your location. In that case, infectious disease (id) specialists can prescribe medications to kill tapeworms. I suppose you could consult a gastroenterologist (GI) but i'm not clear that they would "physically" remove tape worms. More likely prescribe medications too.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Praziquantel: Tapeworms are not removed physically. They are removed chemically. Praziquantel or niclosamide are available agents.
Answered 10/21/2018
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