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HOME REMEDIES FOR INTESTINAL WORMS

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What is intestinal worms or intestinal parasites?

Intestinal worms are organisms that feed off the human body. Tapeworm, hookworm, pinworm, liver fluke, threadworms and other types of worms affect the body in different ways. A person may notice worms in stool.

Symptoms of worms in the body:-

  • loss of appetite 
  • fatigue
  • abdominal pain 
  • bloating nausea 
  • unintentional weight loss 
  • an upset stomach 
  • diarrhea or constipation

Some types of worm, including some tapeworms, can affect the central nervous system, with potentially severe consequences.

Ways worms can enter the body:-

  • eating raw meat or fish 
  • poor hygiene 
  • having inadequate access to sanitation or clean water 
  • living in a hot or tropical climate 

Pinworms, can be found in places where people live or spend time closely together, such as child care settings and residential care home. 

Ways to prevent worms entering the body:-

  • washing the hands regularly, especially after using the bathroom and before handling food or eating 
  • avoiding sharing clothing, bedding, and other personal items 
  • avoiding walking barefoot in places where soil-transmitted worms are present avoiding defecating in fields and other open places, where possible.

Many intestinal worms enter the body through the food that a person eats. Some practices that may lower the risk include: 

  • never eating undercooked or raw meats 
  • cooking red meat and fish to an internal temperature of 145°F (62.7°C)Trusted Source, ground meat to an internal temperature of 160°F (71.1°C), and poultry and leftovers to an internal temperature of 165°F (73.87°C) 
  • using separate cutting boards for meats and vegetables 
  • thoroughly washing and peeling all fruits and vegetables 
  • using boiled or treated water for drinking and washing foods 
  • freezing pork in pieces less than 6 inches thick for 20 days at 5°F Trusted Source(-15°C)Trusted Source to kill worms 
  • cleaning meat grinders thoroughly after use. 
  • avoiding swimming or bathing in water that may be contaminated

Note that freezing, salting, smoking, drying, and microwaving meat may not kill worms.

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