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Worms & Stomach Pain

Intestinal worms can cause constipation, bloating and other health problems in a person's stomach. The symptoms of worms can include diarrhea, asthma, a weakened immune system and anemia.

  1. Causes

    • Human intestinal parasite worms can enter the human body through food or water intake and through sexual contact with an infected partner.

    Types

    • There are 3,200 types of worms that are parasites, more than 100 of which can live in a human body. The most common types that infect people are roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms.

    Stomach Pain

    • Worms can cause constipation because they obstruct the colon. The body's natural way of removing these toxins is through diarrhea. Worms can also cause a bloody stool.

    Treatment

    • Treatment for worms can include natural foods, herbal products and medications suchas Vermox. Detoxifying the body is the best way to treat it.

    Warning

    • See a doctor if you are experiencing stomach pain and think you might be infected.

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