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I have been continuously going to the dr for what i believe to be a parasite in my body. my symptoms are worms and eggs in stool, abdominal pain, nausea, slight headache, sores on body, diarrhea/constipation, and bloating, what do i do?

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If you did not travel outside the US, it is highly unlikely that you have intestinal worms. If you must, your doctor can arrange to have your stool examined for parasite eggs/ova. Flatulence: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/gas-digestive-tract/eating-diet-nutrition. Wish you good health!

Answered 8/26/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Worms and eggs in stool are usually identified in a stool sample and the treatment is usually straight forward. However, increasingly common, delusional parasitosis is always to be considered, when no parasite can be found and treatment is oriented towards the mistaken belief.

Answered 8/28/2022

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