How to Get Rid of Hookworms in Humans

Hookworms are small parasites that attach themselves to the intestinal wall of their victims. Hookworms drain food and blood from their host and can cause anemia and other complications. Symptoms include abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, loss of appetite, diarrhea and blood in the stool. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should visit a doctor as soon as possible. The doctor will be able to prescribe you medication to combat and eradicate the hookworms, and the sooner you are treated, the less severe your case will be.

Things You'll Need

• Iron supplements
• Albendazole, mebendazole or pyrantel pamoate

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Instructions

• 1

  Take iron supplements. These will keep the hookworms from making you anemic, or can help alleviate anemia that has already been caused by hookworms.

• 2

  Increase the amount of protein in your diet. This will reduce the chance of anemia and help improve any anemic conditions or symptoms that the hookworms are causing.

• 3

  Ask your doctor for a prescription of albendazole, mebendazole or pyrantel pamoate. These are FDA-approved parasite treatment medications that are often prescribed for hookworm infections. Follow the directions on the packaging regarding how often and how much of the medication to take.