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How Can Tapeworm Calcium Deposit In The Brain Be Removed?
Hello doctor, I wanna know that if someone was having PORK TAPEWORM (which is found in cabbage and effect ,enters in the brain ) ..which is now dead but the body of worm is having calcium which is getting deposited in brain .So,how can we remove the calcium of worm without surgery ... or if any medicine, food will help then please tell .Your help means a lot -Khushi
Sat, 13 Oct 2018
Hi,
We have to get an MRI scan first to assess the size and location of the lesion.
If it is small and located on the harmless places, no further treatment is required.
If the size is large we have to start antihelminth drugs like DEC and Albendazole.
In rare conditions where there are seizure attacks, surgery is required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
We have to get an MRI scan first to assess the size and location of the lesion.
If it is small and located on the harmless places, no further treatment is required.
If the size is large we have to start antihelminth drugs like DEC and Albendazole.
In rare conditions where there are seizure attacks, surgery is required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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