Worms: what to do

Worms

A parasitic infection in the intestines of either pinworms, threadworms or tapeworm. 

Symptoms:

• Depending on what worms have infested the gut, symptoms may include colicky pain, vomiting up of worms, coughing or wheezing, loose, blood-stained stools, anaemia, itching and inflammation in the anal area. 
• Sometimes small worms can be seen wriggling in the faeces. 

Seriousness:

• Go to a doctor. 

Treatment:

• Antiparasitic drugs will be prescribed and these will thoroughly treat the infestation.