Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are two of the most common symptoms of worms in humans. This is because certain intestinal worms, such as pinworms and roundworms, can infect the digestive system, causing an inflammatory reaction that produces these symptoms. On the other hand, many other kinds of worms such as hookworms don’t infect the digestive tract. Instead, they live in the bloodstream or other body tissues, and their presence causes a reaction in the muscles and nerves that control the digestive system. This reaction results in nausea and vomiting.
Because they are such numerous and different kinds of parasites can give rise to similar symptoms, doctors never rely solely on these symptoms to diagnose. However, if a doctor has little reason to suspect that your nausea and vomiting have another cause, it may be helpful for you to undergo tests for worms even if you don’t have any other symptoms. These tests involve taking a stool sample for examination or performing a blood test for antibodies against particular kinds of worms.
