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Are Bloating And Itchy Anus A Sign Of Worms In The Body?
Question: What are the signs of worms in tbe body
I have bloating itcy anus in morningafter pooing,,and cant put on weight and find it hard to sleep
I have bloating itcy anus in morningafter pooing,,and cant put on weight and find it hard to sleep
Brief Answer:
Possible parasites
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your question.
It is possible that you have worms or some other type of parasite. With these conditions people often have itchiness around the anus. Sometimes people also have some diarrhea, bloating or stomach cramping, but not always. Being unable to gain weight is also a sign of parasites.
It would be very good for you to see a doctor and get your stool tested for parasites and also a stool culture. The culture looks for other types of infection that can also cause problems. If all of the cultures and parasite exams are normal then you may need to see a gastrointestinal specialist to figure out what is causing your problems.
In the mean time make sure you are eating a healthy diet and take a multivitamin daily.
Good luck to you and I hope you can get a diagnosis and treatment soon.
Possible parasites
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your question.
It is possible that you have worms or some other type of parasite. With these conditions people often have itchiness around the anus. Sometimes people also have some diarrhea, bloating or stomach cramping, but not always. Being unable to gain weight is also a sign of parasites.
It would be very good for you to see a doctor and get your stool tested for parasites and also a stool culture. The culture looks for other types of infection that can also cause problems. If all of the cultures and parasite exams are normal then you may need to see a gastrointestinal specialist to figure out what is causing your problems.
In the mean time make sure you are eating a healthy diet and take a multivitamin daily.
Good luck to you and I hope you can get a diagnosis and treatment soon.
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