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How Can Intestinal Tapeworm Infestation Be Treated?
Saw what I think is a tapeworm but doctors (GI)/Labs couldn t find one or any in fecal collections? I showed them the picture I took and it looks exactly what a tapeworm looks like, could ve it left the body? Of not what do I do? I ve been dealing with illnesses with stomach for over a year they can t figure out...having a colonoscopy in a week.....help
Mon, 7 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The most common treatment for tapeworm infection involves oral medications, that are toxic to the adult tapeworm, including Albendazole.
I suggest you do the endoscopy and continue the medication if the diagnosis is confirmed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The most common treatment for tapeworm infection involves oral medications, that are toxic to the adult tapeworm, including Albendazole.
I suggest you do the endoscopy and continue the medication if the diagnosis is confirmed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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