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==History and Symptoms== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
Most frequently asymptomatic. Heavy infections, especially in small children, can cause gastrointestinal problems (abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal prolapse) and possibly growth retardation. | Most frequently asymptomatic. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Sometimes, there are no symptoms. Heavy infections, especially in small children, can cause gastrointestinal problems (abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal prolapse) and possibly growth retardation. Severe infections may cause: | ||
* [[Bloody diarrhea]] | |||
* [[Iron-deficiency anemia]] | |||
* [[Fecal incontinence]] (during [[sleep]]) | |||
* [[Rectal prolapse]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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History and Symptoms
Most frequently asymptomatic. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Sometimes, there are no symptoms. Heavy infections, especially in small children, can cause gastrointestinal problems (abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal prolapse) and possibly growth retardation. Severe infections may cause: