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Mom diagnosed with pinworms. lost 61 lbs. can't get rid of them. when she eats food, worms actually come out of her food.
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????????????????: Pinworms would be a rare find in an older adult and would certainly not cause the loss of 61 pounds. The worms are like thread & are rarely seen. This patient needs a proper evaluation to see what is really going on.
Answered 2/3/2019
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