Intestinal worms, also known as parasitic worms, are one of the main types of intestinal parasites. Common types of intestinal worms include:
- flatworms, which include tapeworms and flukes
- roundworms, which cause ascariasis, pinworm, and hookworm infections
Read on to learn more about intestinal worms.
Common symptoms of intestinal worms are:
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
- gas/bloating
- fatigue
- unexplained weight loss
- abdominal pain or tenderness
A person with intestinal worms may also experience dysentery. Dysentery is when an intestinal infection causes diarrhea with blood and mucus in the stool.Intestinal worms can also cause a rash or itching around the rectum or vulva.
In some cases, you will pass a worm in your stool during a bowel movement.Some people may have intestinal worms for years without experiencing any symptoms.
