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What To Do If Worms Are Causing Constipation, Breathlessness?
MY AGE-24 YEARS, HEIGHT-182 CMS, WEIGHT- 78 KG. I WAS GETTING ATTACKS OF BREATHLESSNESS WHEN I SLEEP AND PROBLEM OF CONSTIPATION FOR THE PAST 1 YEAR AND THE PROBLEM OF BREATH USUALLY OCCURED DURING STARTING OF WINTERS. I GOT MY STOOL AND BLOOD EXAMINED, IN IT WAS REPORTED THAT I AM HAVING ALLERGY FROM MILK AND EGGS OF ROUNDWORMS AND A HOOKWORM ADULT PARASITE WAS FOUND IN MY STOOL. KINDLY LET ME KNOW THE DIAGNOSIS FOR THE PROBLEM AND I WAS I HAVING PROBLEM OF CONSTIPATION AND ASTHMA BECAUSE OF THESE WORMS.
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to a parasites gastrointestinal infection. Treatment consists of antiparasitic drugs. Albendazole and mebendazole have been used commonly in daily practice. These medications are over the counter options.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to a parasites gastrointestinal infection. Treatment consists of antiparasitic drugs. Albendazole and mebendazole have been used commonly in daily practice. These medications are over the counter options.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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