What are the symptoms of roundworm infection?

Ascaris lumbricoides is a type of parasite. Once infected, it can directly affect physical health. Symptoms may occur after infection, and we can determine whether it is ascaris lumbricoides infection based on these symptoms. To prevent ascaris lumbricoides infection, it is necessary to pay attention to personal hygiene and wash hands frequently. Active deworming treatment is also required after infection. Here are some symptoms of ascaris lumbricoides infection.

What are the symptoms of ascaris lumbricoides infection?

1. Abdominal pain. This is the most obvious symptom when infected with ascaris lumbricoides. Under normal conditions, ascaris lumbricoides parasitizes in our intestines. Therefore, when ascaris lumbricoides exists, we will have symptoms of abdominal pain.

2. Nausea and vomiting, decreased appetite. The accumulation of ascaris lumbricoides in our bodies affects the normal operation of our bodies, and we may experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. When these symptoms occur for unknown reasons, attention should be paid.

3. Diarrhea or constipation. Sometimes, ascaris lumbricoides may be excreted in the stool, or its eggs may be found in the stool.

4. Anal itching. Ascaris lumbricoides lays eggs and reproduces near the anus, causing a sensation of anal itching.

5. Bruxism during sleep. This symptom is very familiar to everyone, and it is the most common symptom when there are ascaris lumbricoides in our bodies. Therefore, everyone should pay attention to it.

6. Complications. If the ascaris lumbricoides infestation poses a serious threat to our physical health, symptoms such as intestinal ascaris lumbricoides and acute appendicitis may occur.

How to Treat Ascaris Lumbricoides Infection

Deworming treatment: Symptoms can be treated with medication. Since the survival time of ascaris lumbricoides in the human body is generally about one year, if re-infection can be avoided, ascariasis can be "self-healing" in about one year.

Treatment of biliary ascaris lumbricoides: The treatment principles are analgesia, early deworming, and infection control. Early deworming can prevent recurrence and complications. Ascaris lumbricoides has an aversion to acid, so vinegar can be used in a dosage of 2-4 ounces three times a day to achieve the purpose of parasite control. Surgical treatment is indicated if medical treatment is ineffective and complicated by severe hepatobiliary infection.

Treatment of ascaris lumbricoides intestinal obstruction: Most cases of ascaris lumbricoides intestinal obstruction are incomplete and should be treated early, including fasting, gastrointestinal decompression, analgesia, intravenous fluid replacement, and deworming after abdominal pain relief. Surgical treatment is required in cases of complete intestinal obstruction complicated by intestinal necrosis, perforation, or peritonitis.