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Could Sharp Pain In The Middle Of Abdomen Be Due To Pin Worm Infestation?
i have dealing with pinworms and i am now suffering from a pain under my left side of my ribs i feel like something is bulging could this be my spleen and when i eat i get a shary pain in the middle of my lower abdomen that last about 15 min could i have a bad pinworm infestation that is efecting my spleen and my stomach
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
Hello,
Yes, your symptoms can be related to parasites.
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Do a stool test
-Do a complete blood count to confirm the diagnosis
Treatment consists of Metronidazole medicine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Yes, your symptoms can be related to parasites.
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Do a stool test
-Do a complete blood count to confirm the diagnosis
Treatment consists of Metronidazole medicine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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