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Symptoms of patients with moderate to heavy infection with whipworm include [[Weight loss|weight loss]], bloody [[diarrhea]], [[abdominal pain]], [[tenesmus]] and [[rectal prolapse]]. | Symptoms of patients with moderate to heavy infection with whipworm include [[Weight loss|weight loss]], bloody [[diarrhea]], [[abdominal pain]], [[tenesmus]] and [[rectal prolapse]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Symptoms of patients with moderate to heavy infection with whipworm include weight loss, bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, tenesmus and rectal prolapse.
History and Symptoms
Majority of patients with light trichuriasis infection are asymptomatic. In patients with moderate to heavy infection present with the following symptoms:[1]
- Weight loss
- Bloody diarrhea
- Abdominal pain and tenesmus
- Rectal prolapse
- Vomiting
- Abdominal distention
- Fatigue
References
- ↑ Diniz-Santos DR, Jambeiro J, Mascarenhas RR, Silva LR (2006). "Massive Trichuris trichiura infection as a cause of chronic bloody diarrhea in a child". J Trop Pediatr. 52 (1): 66–8. doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi073. PMID 16000342.