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Can low appetite alone be attributed to parasite infection? cbc normal,no pain,no diarrhea,no nausea,occasional mild abdominal fullness after eating.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

No: The diagnosis is usually made by using stool analysis for ova and parasites. Loss of appetite is a symptom in many medical illnesses and the stool analysis is quite specific.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

No: Your description may suggest constipation or emotional issues rather parasite infection. See a doctor for evaluation

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

Can low appetite alone be attributed to parasite infection? cbc normal,no pain,no diarrhea,no nausea,occasional mild abdominal fullness after eating.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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