WORM / PARASITE (Parasites)WHAT DOES IT MEAN? WHAT'S CAUSING IT? WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Are you prone to a problem with 'Worm / Parasite'?
Should You Get Tested for a Parasite?A parasite can wreak havoc on your body. Unfortunately, many of the symptoms caused by parasites are common to individuals who don't have parasites as well. That leaves everyone wondering - should I get tested?Nearly every digestive parasite causes digestive symptoms. Often the digestive problem will be painful if parasites are involved because parasites create inflammation. Once you have a parasite your gut biome becomes disturbed, leading to gas, bloating, and changes in stool color and consistency. If you don't have a digestive problem, the good news is that you probably don't have a problematic parasite. However, parasites can also lie dormant in your body for months. Some parasites will live harmoniously in one person's gut while creating a nightmare in another's. Many of the most common parasites have both beneficial and harmful qualities. To boot, these little culprits come in many different forms. Each can cause an array of seemingly unrelated symptoms. In extreme cases, parasites can literally stuff up your intestines and cause blockage, a very serious and life threatening condition. Why It's Important to Get Tested QuicklyParasites should be addressed quickly because they adapt to the unique conditions of your gut and weaken your body. Once they adapt to your system, they are harder to get rid of. As they weaken your body, they also weaken your resistance to fight them. Once weakened, you are more vulnerable to new infections as well. Thus, parasites invite other parasites. The more parasites you have, the more likely you are to catch another one.Testing may be too expensive for some individuals. Also, testing frequently shows a false negative. If the worm cannot be found in the stool, it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Testing for DNA antibodies or other markers of the worm's presence in the stool is often much more reliable than viewing slides on a microscope. If a person can afford it, testing is a good idea because it can identify the specific species, which may be essential for successful treatment. Common symptoms
How do you know if you have parasites? When I have a client that eats a healthy diet compatible with their doshas but still has many digestive problems, I start to consider parasites and then look for signs.
Passing a worm in your stool is a definitive sign that you have parasites. Other important signs include excessive food cravings and/or weight loss, despite eating large portions of food. Indigestion, frequent gas, abdominal pain, and food poisoning all hint at the possibility of parasites. If your elimination consists of chronically soft stool or acute watery stool and diarrhea, you may be harboring unwelcome visitors. Many parasites cause anal itching. If you experience bloody stools, constipation, or IBS, consider getting tested to determine whether parasites are ravaging your GI tract. Next, consider your tongue. Is it coated? Does it have depapillated regions - places where it looks irritated, as if a piece of it was scraped off? Is your tongue swollen with teeth marks around the edges? Do you have a bitter or metallic taste in the mouth? All of these can indicate changes in the digestive tract caused by parasites. However, these signs may be present in individuals without parasite infection as well.
Parasites can make you feel jittery and prevent you from sleeping soundly. Their waste products contain toxins that can make you a bit cuckoo, a condition called "verminous intoxication." These toxins can also cause joint pain, reactive arthritis, and skin irritation. They may wake you up throughout the night to pee. They can cause you to grind your teeth. Parasites can make you feel weak and fatigued. These little vampires can lead to anemia as they rob your body of nutrients. Parasites frequently secrete specific hormones and chemicals to make your body a more hospitable host. For example, blastocystis secretes chemicals that shut down your immune system, making you more vulnerable overall to infection. If you experience frequent urinary tract infections or vaginal yeast infections but your diet is otherwise clean, think about getting tested. Also consider getting tested if you frequently get sick for no apparent reason. Parasites often have cyclical flare ups that coincide with the moon or a particular time of year. Every parasite has a different life cycle. Some will cause pain in the upper GI, others will cause pain in the lower GI. You may find one of these invaders passed in your stool, which is why it's always a good idea to check out your poop before you flush. Traveling increases your risk for contracting a parasite because you have no natural immunity in a foreign territory. Beware! Parasites are often stealthy and keep their presence under the radar by causing no signs or symptoms at all. That's why an antibody or DNA stool test is your best bet to ensuring you are parasite free. How did I get them?
Once you find out that you do have parasites, many wonder - "how did this happen?!" Parasites are endemic to every country, including developed industrialized nations. Pinworms are especially common in the United States, affecting up to 40% of all children. Hookworms, tapeworms, and ascaris are also common worldwide. H pylori and blastocystis hominus are some of the most infectious agents, affecting anywhere from 20%-60% of the population worldwide.
Most digestive parasites infect via the fecal-oral route, for example, by restaurant employees who fail to wash their hands after going to the bathroom or children who scratch their butts then touch a doorknob. Contaminated food or water may contain parasites. Undercooked meat and untreated water are two of the most common pathways to pathogenesis. Many parasites enter the skin through your bare feet. You can pick them up from handling animals, shaking hands with someone who has poor hygiene, or by working or walking in contaminated soil.
Important Examples of Foods to Avoid While Traveling
As with almost any illness, weak digestion increases susceptibility. In particular, gooey food such as wheat or dairy coats parasites in mucus, protecting them from stomach acids. As mentioned, travelers are at an increased risk because they lack natural immunity to parasites in non-native lands. When traveling, digestion may be weak due to different routine, foods, and jet lag, leaving your gut more susceptible to infection. It's especially important to avoid gooey and difficult to digest food when traveling, tempting as they may be. Avoid undercooked meat. Boil water when traveling. Dishes, cups, and silverware may even become contaminated during the rinse cycle of washing.
Parasites flourish when the weather is warm and moist. That makes autumn an ideal time to get tested and to cleanse your body of summer parasites. What Kind of Test Should You Get?
Joyful Belly recommends DiagnosTechs Full GI Panel, or Genova's GI Effects Stool Test which gives you both an assessment of parasites and the function of your entire digestive tract. Traditional visual exam under microscope for ova and parasites is insufficient on its own. There are frequent false negatives because parasites must be alive and active once they get to the lab for them to be detected with this test. Tests should include a visual ova test as well as a test for specific presence of antibodies in saliva and stool. A DNA test or antibody test is more accurate in detecting their undercover presence than visual inspection alone. This level of testing ensures you will have the most accurate picture of what's going on in your gut. Even if parasites are ruled out, the GI function test will still give you a clue as to what might be causing any digestive distress you experience.
Common Herbs Used to Fight Parasites
Ultimately, the diagnosis of parasites must be made by a Western medical doctor. Your doctor should recommend a treatment that is specific to the parasite rather than broad spectrum. Herbs will often reduce or eliminate symptoms but may fail to kill the infection entirely, unless accompanied by an appropriate diet and cleanse. Since pharmaceuticals inevitably disturb your gut biome, be sure to ask your doctor to recommend a probiotic that specifically contains beneficial organisms killed by the pharmaceutical. Note that treatment is often far less expensive than the test itself.
Some parasites are classified as both good and bad bacteria, depending on who you talk to. In that case, some discernment may be required before taking a pharmaceutical. Otherwise, parasites should be killed as quickly as possible, before they have a chance to adapt to your gut or cause permanent damage. Once parasites adapt, they are more difficult to get rid of. Pesky parasites are trouble! At Joyful Belly, we specialize in digestive health and wellness. Students on our Mastering Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition program learn all about how to fight parasites using herbs, diet, and lifestyle. Don't fall victim to an invasion. Get tested to be sure all of the guests in your gut support your well being. Disclaimer: 'Worm / Parasite' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.
WHAT HAS ALREADY HELPED YOU HEAL WORM / PARASITE?Improve the accuracy of your recommendations by letting us know what is working.DIET REMEDIES FOR 'WORM / PARASITE'HERBS & PRODUCTS FOR 'WORM / PARASITE'![]() MORE DIGESTION TIPSDISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine. HOW DOES AYURVEDA HEAL 'WORM / PARASITE'?AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTSAccording to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Worm / Parasite'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.![]() Symptoms Tell A Story The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. Are you prone to a problem with 'Worm / Parasite'?
Anthelminthic , ANTHELMINTHICKills wormsAntimicrobial ANTIMICROBIALAn agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 3WORM / PARASITE IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 3 - ATTACKING TISSUEIf you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue. REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITSThe following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Worm / Parasite'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Biocharacteristics of the 1,615 People Reporting Worm / ParasiteOn average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Worm / Parasite were more aggravated than 69% of other symptoms. From the 1,615 people who reported Worm / Parasite in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTICAVG CLIENT LEVEL %%CASES (#)#IMBALANCE96.8%
43.3% (699)
11,554 have Vata constitution
Light Sign
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96.0%
31.5% (508)
9,391 have Light constitution
95.7%
33.9% (548)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
83.9%
26.6% (430)
7,528 have Sour constitution
74.5%
33.1% (534)
9,009 have Dry constitution
Difficult Aggravates
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72.6%
41.4% (668)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
69.1%
25.1% (406)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
65.2%
32.3% (521)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Astringent
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62.2%
20.8% (336)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
58.7%
25.0% (404)
8,107 have Cold constitution
51.2%
23.3% (377)
7,949 have Hot constitution
Toxic Aggravates
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38.6%
33.9% (547)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Heavy Sign
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27.4%
24.6% (397)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Sweet Aggravates
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11.9%
21.5% (348)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Gooey Aggravates
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11.3%
16.5% (267)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
9.3%
23.1% (373)
9,587 have Oily constitution
6.8%
26.9% (435)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Risk Factors of Worm / Parasite
People who reported the symptoms below were also more likely to report Worm / Parasite.
Overall, 4.46% of 27,271 surveyed in this research study reported Worm / Parasite.
SYMPTOM (Cases)Cases With BothCoincidence %Increase from 4.46% Parasite passed in stool (353)
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273
77.3%
+17.3 times
Pancreatic Insufficiency (545)
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104
19.1%
+4.3 times
38 Small number of cases 18.7%
+4.2 times
Liver Degeneration (200)
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34 Small number of cases 17%
+3.8 times
Liver Sore (883)
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146
16.5%
+3.7 times
Chronic Infection (1413)
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232
16.4%
+3.7 times
116
16.3%
+3.7 times
Intestinal Perforation (142)
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23 Small number of cases 16.2%
+3.6 times
34 Small number of cases 16.1%
+3.6 times
Prolapsed colon (272)
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42 Small number of cases 15.4%
+3.5 times
Palpable Mass in Abdomen (267)
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38 Small number of cases 14.2%
+3.2 times
H pylori infection (1025)
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145
14.1%
+3.2 times
Uterine Congestion (227)
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30 Small number of cases 13.2%
+3.0 times
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) (2279)
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300
13.2%
+3.0 times
Food Poisoning (1032)
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136
13.2%
+3.0 times
Leaky Gut Syndrome (4834)
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620
12.8%
+2.9 times
Enlarged Spleen (328)
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42 Small number of cases 12.8%
+2.9 times
Malabsorption (4275)
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541
12.7%
+2.8 times
Skin infections other (608)
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74
12.2%
+2.7 times
Citrus allergy (670)
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82
12.2%
+2.7 times
Cardiac Insufficiency (139)
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16 Small number of cases 11.5%
+2.6 times
Convulsions (156)
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18 Small number of cases 11.5%
+2.6 times
Intestinal Obstruction (352)
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40 Small number of cases 11.4%
+2.6 times
Bladder Stones (153)
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17 Small number of cases 11.1%
+2.5 times
Joint pain after eating (712)
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79
11.1%
+2.5 times
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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32 Small number of cases 11%
+2.5 times
Gray sclera (white part of eye) (231)
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25 Small number of cases 10.8%
+2.4 times
Traveler's Diarrhea (1701)
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183
10.8%
+2.4 times
Gallbladder Inflammation (1070)
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115
10.7%
+2.4 times
Staph infection (1066)
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114
10.7%
+2.4 times
Chronic Fungus infection (2556)
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267
10.4%
+2.3 times
At odds with nationality / culture (212)
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22 Small number of cases 10.4%
+2.3 times
Blood thick / Congested lymph (1069)
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111
10.4%
+2.3 times
Rheumatic Fever (146)
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15 Small number of cases 10.3%
+2.3 times
58
10.2%
+2.3 times
Venereal Disease (781)
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80
10.2%
+2.3 times
Yellow eyes / sclera (552)
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56
10.1%
+2.3 times
Atherosclerosis (189)
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19 Small number of cases 10.1%
+2.3 times
Burning/painful urination (1010)
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101
10%
+2.2 times
Celiac Disease (1108)
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110
9.9%
+2.2 times
Pus in stool (292)
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29 Small number of cases 9.9%
+2.2 times
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1126)
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112
9.9%
+2.2 times
44 Small number of cases 9.8%
+2.2 times
Lumps on Surface of Belly (713)
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69
9.7%
+2.2 times
51
9.7%
+2.2 times
Kidney Infection (1649)
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158
9.6%
+2.2 times
Fever (current) (294)
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28 Small number of cases 9.5%
+2.1 times
Candida / Yeast Infection / Thrush (7286)
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692
9.5%
+2.1 times
Interstitial Cystitis (878)
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83
9.5%
+2.1 times
Morning Sickness (1146)
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108
9.4%
+2.1 times
Anal Spasm (1145)
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108
9.4%
+2.1 times
Swollen lymph nodes (2365)
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221
9.3%
+2.1 times
Impacted Fecal Matter (1293)
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120
9.3%
+2.1 times
Swollen lymph nodes - hips (899)
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84
9.3%
+2.1 times
Duodenal Ulcer (373)
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34 Small number of cases 9.1%
+2.0 times
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1417)
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129
9.1%
+2.0 times
Orangish skin (495)
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45 Small number of cases 9.1%
+2.0 times
Wheat Intolerance (6953)
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625
9%
+2.0 times
Intestine lumpy / like a rope (1615)
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145
9%
+2.0 times
Recent weight loss (1516)
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137
9%
+2.0 times
Guarding area of pain (886)
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80
9%
+2.0 times
Hepatitis (Past/Current) (790)
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71
9%
+2.0 times
Hyperparathyroid (166)
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15 Small number of cases 9%
+2.0 times
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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356
9%
+2.0 times
Painful rash (516)
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46 Small number of cases 8.9%
+2.0 times
Cockroaches in house (1453)
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129
8.9%
+2.0 times
Hyperthyroid (780)
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69
8.8%
+2.0 times
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (4107)
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362
8.8%
+2.0 times
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (194)
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17 Small number of cases 8.8%
+2.0 times
Pain in testicles (251)
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22 Small number of cases 8.8%
+2.0 times
Swollen lymph nodes - arm pits (2014)
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177
8.8%
+2.0 times
Food allergy (7844)
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681
8.7%
+2.0 times
Fruits Cause Gas (2764)
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240
8.7%
+2.0 times
Peanut allergy (788)
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68
8.6%
+1.9 times
Detergent allergy (3204)
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274
8.6%
+1.9 times
Skin growths - other (619)
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53
8.6%
+1.9 times
Many bubbles after urinating (1033)
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89
8.6%
+1.9 times
Dilated Pupil (518)
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44 Small number of cases 8.5%
+1.9 times
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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69
8.5%
+1.9 times
Semen discharge in urine (130)
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11 Small number of cases 8.5%
+1.9 times
Pain wakes you up at night (1604)
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134
8.4%
+1.9 times
202
8.4%
+1.9 times
Mold in house (2546)
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215
8.4%
+1.9 times
Taking Enzyme Supplements (5194)
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434
8.4%
+1.9 times
Strong abdominal pulse (2630)
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218
8.3%
+1.9 times
Pressure in eye (2299)
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190
8.3%
+1.9 times
64
8.2%
+1.8 times
Moths in house (1228)
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101
8.2%
+1.8 times
Groove in length of stool (1322)
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108
8.2%
+1.8 times
Nut allergy (960)
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78
8.1%
+1.8 times
Abdominal pain continuous (1145)
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93
8.1%
+1.8 times
Tuberculosis/TB (135)
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11 Small number of cases 8.1%
+1.8 times
Mononucleosis (Past) (2257)
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182
8.1%
+1.8 times
Short Bowel Syndrome (201)
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16 Small number of cases 8%
+1.8 times
Tooth Infection (1644)
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131
8%
+1.8 times
Brown sclera (white part of eyes) (176)
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14 Small number of cases 8%
+1.8 times
Fragile skin/breaks easily (1846)
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147
8%
+1.8 times
B12 Deficiency (4649)
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370
8%
+1.8 times
Strep Throat (1657)
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133
8%
+1.8 times
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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83
8%
+1.8 times
Crohn's Disease (341)
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27 Small number of cases 7.9%
+1.8 times
Complications of Those Reporting Worm / Parasite
In this research study, people who report Worm / Parasite were likely to report the following:
REPORTSCASES WITH BOTHINCREASE%NORMALLY Parasite passed in stool
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273
+16.8 times
17%
1.01% (353 cases)
Liver Sore
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146
+3.8 times
9%
2.35% (883 cases)
Pancreatic Insufficiency
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104
+3.8 times
6%
1.6% (545 cases)
Chronic Infection
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232
+3.6 times
14%
3.94% (1,413 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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98
+3.4 times
6%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
116
+3.4 times
7%
2.07% (712 cases)
H pylori infection
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145
+3.2 times
9%
2.8% (1,025 cases)
Leaky Gut Syndrome
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620
+3.1 times
38%
12.42% (4,834 cases)
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)
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300
+3.1 times
19%
6.22% (2,279 cases)
Food Poisoning
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136
+3.0 times
8%
2.68% (1,032 cases)
Skin infections other
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74
+2.9 times
5%
1.7% (608 cases)
Malabsorption
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541
+2.9 times
33%
11.52% (4,275 cases)
Citrus allergy
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82
+2.9 times
5%
1.75% (670 cases)
Celiac Disease
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110
+2.5 times
7%
2.85% (1,108 cases)
Chronic Fungus infection
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267
+2.4 times
17%
7.02% (2,556 cases)
Gallbladder Inflammation
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115
+2.4 times
7%
2.9% (1,070 cases)
58
+2.4 times
4%
1.66% (568 cases)
Anal Spasm
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108
+2.4 times
7%
2.91% (1,145 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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79
+2.4 times
5%
2.1% (712 cases)
Traveler's Diarrhea
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183
+2.4 times
11%
4.64% (1,701 cases)
Blood thick / Congested lymph
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111
+2.3 times
7%
3% (1,069 cases)
Staph infection
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114
+2.3 times
7%
3.01% (1,066 cases)
Morning Sickness
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108
+2.3 times
7%
3.04% (1,146 cases)
Candida / Yeast Infection / Thrush
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692
+2.3 times
43%
18.78% (7,286 cases)
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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112
+2.3 times
7%
3.06% (1,126 cases)
Kidney Infection
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158
+2.2 times
10%
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Interstitial Cystitis
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83
+2.2 times
5%
2.27% (878 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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44
+2.2 times
3%
1.38% (518 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes
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221
+2.2 times
14%
6.44% (2,365 cases)
44
+2.1 times
3%
1.4% (451 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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789
+2.1 times
49%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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129
+2.1 times
8%
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Wheat Intolerance
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625
+2.1 times
39%
18.37% (6,953 cases)
Taking Enzyme Supplements
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434
+2.1 times
27%
12.74% (5,194 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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80
+2.1 times
5%
2.38% (886 cases)
Fruits Cause Gas
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240
+2.1 times
15%
7.15% (2,764 cases)
Lumps on Surface of Belly
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69
+2.1 times
4%
1.93% (713 cases)
Food allergy
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681
+2.1 times
42%
20.42% (7,844 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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120
+2.0 times
7%
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Venereal Disease
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80
+2.0 times
5%
2.46% (781 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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362
+2.0 times
22%
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Feel underweight
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185
+2.0 times
11%
5.47% (2,358 cases)
Intestine lumpy / like a rope
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145
+2.0 times
9%
4.48% (1,615 cases)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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42
+2.0 times
3%
1.51% (555 cases)
Painful rash
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46
+2.0 times
3%
1.51% (516 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - arm pits
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177
+2.0 times
11%
5.54% (2,014 cases)
Recent weight loss
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137
+2.0 times
8%
4.04% (1,516 cases)
Pressure in eye
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190
+2.0 times
12%
6.09% (2,299 cases)
51
+2.0 times
3%
1.53% (526 cases)
Detergent allergy
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274
+2.0 times
17%
8.69% (3,204 cases)
Cockroaches in house
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129
+2.0 times
8%
4.09% (1,453 cases)
Nut allergy
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78
+2.0 times
5%
2.56% (960 cases)
Peanut allergy
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68
+2.0 times
4%
2.05% (788 cases)
Abdominal pain continuous
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93
+1.9 times
6%
3.09% (1,145 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - hips
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84
+1.9 times
5%
2.58% (899 cases)
Burning/painful urination
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101
+1.9 times
6%
3.1% (1,010 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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34
+1.9 times
2%
1.04% (472 cases)
Tooth Infection
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131
+1.9 times
8%
4.17% (1,644 cases)
Pain wakes you up at night
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134
+1.9 times
8%
4.18% (1,604 cases)
Stomach Ulcer
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115
+1.9 times
7%
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Hyperthyroid
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69
+1.9 times
4%
2.1% (780 cases)
Strong abdominal pulse
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218
+1.9 times
13%
6.85% (2,630 cases)
Many bubbles after urinating
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89
+1.9 times
6%
3.17% (1,033 cases)
202
+1.9 times
13%
6.87% (2,402 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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337
+1.9 times
21%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Weakness / Debility
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356
+1.9 times
22%
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Orangish skin
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45
+1.9 times
3%
1.6% (495 cases)
479
+1.9 times
30%
16.04% (6,770 cases)
Pain right upper abdomen
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285
+1.9 times
18%
9.65% (3,670 cases)
Groove in length of stool
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108
+1.9 times
7%
3.76% (1,322 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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652
+1.9 times
40%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Yellow eyes / sclera
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56
+1.9 times
3%
1.62% (552 cases)
Burning abdominal pain
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175
+1.8 times
11%
5.97% (2,301 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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174
+1.8 times
11%
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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108
+1.8 times
7%
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Gray teeth
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80
+1.8 times
5%
2.73% (1,031 cases)
Pain left upper abdomen
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249
+1.8 times
15%
8.2% (3,172 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - neck
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403
+1.8 times
25%
13.69% (5,244 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
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139
+1.8 times
9%
4.95% (1,914 cases)
B12 Deficiency
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370
+1.8 times
23%
12.66% (4,649 cases)
Mucus on stool
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495
+1.8 times
31%
17.07% (6,422 cases)
29
+1.8 times
2%
1.11% (425 cases)
27
+1.8 times
2%
1.11% (429 cases)
Shiny / oily / fatty stools
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205
+1.8 times
13%
7.25% (2,645 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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222
+1.8 times
14%
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Inguinal hernia
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26
+1.8 times
2%
1.12% (411 cases)
48
+1.8 times
3%
1.68% (609 cases)
Skin growths - other
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53
+1.8 times
3%
1.68% (619 cases)
Autoimmune Disorders
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429
+1.8 times
27%
15.16% (5,726 cases)
Non-healing sore / ulcer
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69
+1.8 times
4%
2.25% (816 cases)
76
+1.8 times
5%
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Orange / Rubbery Stool
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73
+1.8 times
5%
2.82% (1,013 cases)
Skin problems on nipples
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58
+1.8 times
4%
2.28% (827 cases)
Undigested food in stool
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568
+1.8 times
35%
19.95% (7,390 cases)
Metallic Taste in Mouth
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285
+1.7 times
18%
10.29% (3,927 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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83
+1.7 times
5%
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Sensitive to Alcohol
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448
+1.7 times
28%
16.06% (5,846 cases)
Anal Itching
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633
+1.7 times
39%
22.43% (8,715 cases)
Yellow tongue coating
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177
+1.7 times
11%
6.33% (2,286 cases)
Ear pain/infection
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424
+1.7 times
26%
14.98% (5,405 cases)
Hepatitis (Past/Current)
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71
+1.7 times
4%
2.31% (790 cases)
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