Intestinal Worms

Written by Lone Parenting Advisor

The three most common intestinal worms that infest in children are: tapeworm, roundworm and threadworm.

Eggs from the intestinal worms are usually brought into the childs body by various means, example. Pets, dirt, uncooked food, contact with an infected person.

Intestinal worms are parasites that breed internally within a human body and depend upon the body to house and feed them.

The intestinal worms find their way into the stomach, intestinal tract, bowel, and lungs where they survive from the diet of their host.

Signs and Symptoms

• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Restless sleep
• Visible marks on the body
• Nocturnal teeth grinding
• Irritation around the anus
• Itching around the anus
• Diarrhoea
• In rare cases abdominal pains/cramps
• In the case of round worms, a dry cough

Incubation Period

There is no incubation period with Intestinal Worms

Treatment

Non-prescription anti-worm medication really is the best treatment.

The whole family must also take the treatment on a regular basis.

Medication will break up the reproductive cycle eventually of any ingested parasites within the body.

Remember that most household DOGS and CATS carry tape worms and also require regular treatment.