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How do you know if you have tapeworm or not? and if you poop out the tapeworm, is it possible to just yank it out?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't touch w hands: Many people who have tapeworms have no sxs other than seeing worms or worm parts in stool. Possible sxs/ signsinclude: weight loss, loss of appetite or hunger, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea & lethargy. It can lead to loss of important vitamins / minerals. Serious complications can occur however. The next time you pass a worm or segment bring it is as a stool specimen (don't touch with hands) to dr.

Answered 1/22/2021

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