05/07/2019 / By Zoey Sky
Tapeworms can only survive in the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. You can get infected if you consume food or drink water contaminated with tapeworms or larvae. Fortunately, there are natural ways to treat tapeworms, such as using herbs or consuming certain kinds of fruit.
As their name implies, tapeworms are intestinal parasites shaped like a tape measure. Tapeworm eggs from animals enter humans via food, such as raw or undercooked meat.
Humans may also become infected if they come in contact with animal feces or contaminated water. An infection passed from an animal to a human is called zoonosis.
Tapeworms can grow to be very long, with some worms measuring up to 50 feet long in adult humans. They can survive for as long as 20 years in a human body by attaching themselves to the walls of the intestines. But if you’re lucky, tapeworms could pass through and exit your body through your stool.
The dwarf tapeworm can be transmitted from human to human. It is the only tapeworm that can go through an entire life cycle in a single host. Dwarf tapeworm infection is the most common tapeworm infection around the globe.
Most individuals with a tapeworm don’t experience any symptoms and they remain unaware that they are hosting one.
Noticeable symptoms, on the other hand, may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, tiredness, and weight loss. Other symptoms may vary depending on the type of tapeworm. These symptoms are:
Before you try any of these natural treatments for tapeworms, consult a physician to ensure that these remedies don’t interact with any medication you are currently taking.
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Follow these tips to prevent tapeworm infections.
Practice proper hygiene and cook meats properly to avoid tapeworm infections.
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