are worms painful for humans?
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Although worms seldom cause more than an itchy bottom, most parents are horrified when they discover that their children are affected. In some cases scratching can result in soreness and painful inflammation.
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Worms "N" Us: A look at 8 parasitic worms that live in humans. Worms have been living inside the human body since Homo sapiens have been around.
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Pinworms can be a distressing nuisance and sometimes difficult to get rid of. Fortunately, this condition hardly ever leads to any serious illness. Pinworm infection is very common, occurring in children much more often than in adults.
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Most of the time, there aren't any. You might have anal itching, especially at night. You could also have stomach pain, nausea, or vaginal itching. Sometimes pinworms can be seen around your anus or on your underwear or bed sheets about 2 to 3 hours after you've gone to bed.
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Can I catch worms from my cat or dog? Yes, humans can contract worms from cats and dogs, including roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Here's what you need to know. Most of us worm our pets to save them from discomfort – but it's also essential for reducing the risk to us.
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Once inside your body, pinworms make a home in your colon and rectum. At night, female worms come outside to lay eggs in the skin around your anus. If you scratch the area, the eggs get on your fingers or under your nails, then wipe off on the next thing you touch.
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They're most prevalent in older people (especially women) and expectant mothers, probably spurred on by hormonal changes (and you've got plenty of those going on right now). They aren't painful unless they become twisted, irritated or inflamed (for example, if clothing or jewelry rubs against them).
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Dog worms can be dangerous to humans The common dog worm, Toxocara canis, can be passed on to humans. While a healthy adult human's immune system can deal effectively with the challenge, if children ingest infective worm eggs, the worm larvae can migrate through the child's tissues.
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Eating raw, lightly cured, or insufficiently cooked infected fish can transfer the live worms to humans. Most of these parasites cannot adapt to human hosts. Often, if an infected fish is eaten, the parasites may be digested with no ill effects.
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Pinworms are small, threadlike parasites that live in the colon and rectum of infected individuals. Pinworms are a species of roundworm (nematode) called Enterobius vermicularis. The worms are just a few millimeters long.
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Scared of sushi? The Anisakis worm is a parasite that can cause nasty infections in humans who enjoy eating raw fish. It is 2 cm long and is sometimes coughed up after ingesting it in raw or undercooked fish.
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Parasites are organisms that live in and feed off a living host. There are a variety of parasitic worms that can take up residence in humans. Among them are flatworms, thorny-headed worms, and roundworms. The risk of parasitic infection is higher in rural or developing regions.
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About threadworms The worms are white and look like small pieces of thread. You may notice them around your child's bottom or in their poo. They don't always cause symptoms, but people often experience itchiness around their bottom or vagina. It can be worse at night and disturb sleep.
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Most cases of ascariasis are mild and don't cause major problems. However, heavy infestations can spread to other parts of the body and lead to dangerous complications, including: Intestinal blockage. Intestinal blockage occurs when a mass of worms blocks your intestines, causing severe pain and vomiting.
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The presence of a significant number of pinworms can cause abdominal pain. Substantial pinworm populations can rob your body of essential nutrients, which can cause weight loss.
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The risk for infection with this tapeworm in humans is quite small, but does exist. A less common group of tapeworms, called Echinococcus, is of more concern. These tapeworms cause a very serious and potentially fatal disease when humans become infected.
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Pinworms are tiny, white, thread-like worms that live in the rectum. The worms crawl out of the anus (bum) at night and lay their eggs on nearby skin. Pinworms can be uncomfortable but they do not cause disease. People who have pinworms aren't dirty.