Customer Question:
What tests are there to see if I have worms? Anonymous Customer Question
Pharmacist's Answer:
Testing for worms (parasitic worms) involves several methods that doctors use to diagnose this infestation. The most common worms in humans are roundworms, tapeworms, and pinworms.
The main testing methods include:
- Stool analysis: This is the most common test for worms. Your doctor will ask you to take a stool sample, which is then examined in a laboratory to detect the presence of worm eggs. This test may need to be repeated several times, as eggs may not always be present in all samples.
- Pascal test (pinworm test): If a pinworm infection is suspected, your doctor will use a straightforward tape test. This method involves attaching a tape to the area around the anus to catch the eggs that the pinworms lay at night. The strip is then examined under a microscope.
- Blood tests: Blood tests can help diagnose infections with certain types of parasitic worms in specific cases. When infested with worms, the body usually produces specific antibodies or increases the concentration of specific white blood cells, such as eosinophils.
- Endoscopy or ultrasound: In rare cases, when the infection is severe and symptoms such as abdominal pain or bleeding, endoscopy or ultrasound may be used to visualize the presence of parasites in the intestines.
If you suspect you have worms, consult a doctor who will determine the best testing and treatment method.
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