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I feel sick due to parasites for the past six months. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been sick with parasites for the past six months, and I would like to know if you are able to prescribe medication to get rid of them or to tell me what to tell my family doctor to prescribe me as I am having a hard time getting an appointment. I have been taking wormwood and blac... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is positive for Entamoeba histolytica and negative for other parasites. Let me know if it is mentioned positively for other parasites as well. Now, you are infected with two parasites, one is Entamoeba histolytica and the other is worms. Here, we cannot directly p... Read Full »
I saw pinworms in my stool despite taking medication. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently observed pinworms in my stool. I consulted a physician and got medication prescribed for the same. But after finishing the course of medications, i saw live pinworms in my stool again in less than 24 hours. Please suggest me a treatment to get rid of the worms completely. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have mentioned that you have completed one course of medications for pinworms, but you are still observing pinworms in your feces, there is a possibility that you have a re-infection or the medication could not completely eliminate the infection. Taking precauti... Read Full »
Is there any specific test to detect the presence of liver fluke eggs?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently came to know the risk of eating raw, undercooked river fish, the possibility of liver fluke parasite, which can cause chronic inflammation of the bile duct, and a major risk for bile duct cancer after 30 years (the lifecycle of the liver fluke). I ate a couple of undercook... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the whole query. Liver flukes pass their eggs in the stool, so stool for ova and parasites is the best test to detect infection. To detect the worms egg belongs, a microscopy examination of eggs has to be done. Otherwise, no specific blood test is avail... Read Full »
Is it safe to repeat Albendazole a month after deworming treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 3 years old, and she was given a single Zentel liquid before two months and an antibiotic course of Taxim O for five days after having a vomit, stomach ache and worm-like symptoms. She was back to normal. Then again after 15 days, it got recurred. Last month, after a proper... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The dose of Albendazole must be 10 ml as a single dose at night and not as 5 ml for the child weighing more than 10 kilograms. Clean your house thoroughly, and after that, all the members in the family are advised to take one dose of Albendazole as per weight at night o... Read Full »
I have pain in my neck and arms despite taking Albendazole. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had oral sex with a gay. I am having sores on my penis. After three weeks all HIV symptoms appeared without fever. Additionally, parasite infection occurred. After 100 days I did a negative antibody test. After that, I had sex with my wife. She told me after two weeks she got a paras... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have gone through all tests for the whole body. Nothing is wrong, so I do not think any HIV infection is there. All tests are negative, parasitic infections are very difficult to control. It takes time. Albendazole is the drug of choice that your whole family membe... Read Full »
Why is a white worm present in the stool and urine?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 4 years and 3 months old. Nowadays, we are seeing that she is wetting her bed. We checked urine RE. Everything shows normal. But we find that a tiny white worm is dancing in her stool and urine although after a regular checkup she has taken syrup Zentel (2 teaspoons). Pl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. These worms are due to worm infestation in the intestine and as a result, when they come from the anal region, they probably crawl to the vaginal area, and that is why you are seeing worms in the urine too. You need to give Bandy plus sy... Read Full »
What to do if I have eosinophilia and edematous duodenum?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a stomach ache from the last two months. It got worsened last week and I was admitted to a hospital. A lot of tests were done. The CBC revealed eosinophilia. The gastroscopy revealed an edematous duodenum. A duodenal biopsy was taken. I have attached my biopsy report. I want to und... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your biopsy report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and the findings were normal. There is nothing to be worried about. You will need to use PPI's (proton pump inhibitors) to improve your symptoms. Regarding your eosinophil... Read Full »
I have thin white trails on my skin which hurts and have a burning sensation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I believe I have strongyloidiasis. However, it has not been confirmed. I have to wait two weeks for a duodenal biopsy. But in the meantime, my heart feels more and more strained. It feels like the parasite is connected directly to my heart and is often painful. I can see the outline of... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Strongyloides is a parasitic infection that requires the following investigations for diagnosis. Do duodenal aspirate and examination for larva or ova in a laboratory, stool examination for ova or larva, sputum cultu... Read Full »
How can I find the type of parasite in my stool?
Query: Hello doctor, I have parasites in my stool. I have taken the tablet Vermox; however, it did not help. I am attaching the pictures for your reference. Kindly let me know about the parasite in my stool. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the pictures you shared (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Can you share the test reports and doctor's prescription? Mebendazole tablet is an anthelminthic that blocks the uptake of glucose by the adu... Read Full »
I have severe anal itching due to intestinal worms. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am severely suffering from an intestinal worm infection. Four years back, I use to skip breakfast in the morning while in the hostel. I have to go to my college early and so I use to skip my breakfast. After this, I started to have severe intestinal worms with anal itchiness and rash... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please mention whether you have any worms coming from stools or just anal itching. If there is any perianal excoriation with any white-colored worms, then you need to do stool microscopy. It is not a dangerous thing and you need not be worried. You need to follow ce... Read Full »