Ascaris Worms Symptoms: Treatment For Ascaris Lumbricoides Worms

Symptoms of Ascaris Worms

The symptoms of ascaris infestation in humans vary according to the developmental stage of the worm inside our gastrointestinal system.

Embryonated ova stage: This is the time when the ascaris ova have entered our gastrointestinal system through ingestion of contaminated food or drinks. No symptoms are observable yet at this stage.
Larval stage: The larva has already penetrated the wall of the intestines, particularly the duodenum. The ascaris worm signs are nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, periumbilical pain. Right upper quadrant pain may be present if the larvae thrive in the liver.

Cough, fever, rales, and blood-tinged sputum can be observed if it stays in the capillaries of the lungs. There is nasal pruritus if the larvae migrates and reaches the nose.
Adult stage: If the adult ascaris stays in the small intestine, it may cause intestinal obstruction brought about by bolus of entangled worms. Severe abdominal pain and vomiting is noticed when they thrive in the common bile duct or gall bladder.

Unhygienic living condition: It is easier for worms to infest the human body if a person is exposed in filthy surroundings.
Dirty hands or fingers: This is the most common mode of transmission and entry of the ascaris to our body.
Raw or half-cooked meats: May it be pork or beef, both contain certain types of worms that can be ingested by human if not properly washed and cooked and are positively ascaris worm causes.
Walking barefoot: The soil is the primary thriving place of worms, and so if we walk barefoot most of the time, some worms have the ability to penetrate through the skin.

Pumpkin: Skin and crush a tablespoon of pumpkin seed then pour boiling water. It is advisable that one drinks it on an empty stomach.
Pomegranate: Ascaris worms home remedy is to decoct the bark and drink three times a day with an hour interval for each dose.
Vasaka: Crush leaves and extract the juice. Drink one teaspoon three times a day for three consecutive days.

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