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Ascariasis

消化内科

Common symptoms

脐周疼痛、驻站医、突发性右上腹绞痛、腹泻、食欲不振、黑便、腹痛、头昏、蛔虫感染

The pathology of disease

Ascariasis: Ascaris lumbricoides in small intestine/other organs; common in China, children. Intestinal: asymptomatic or GI symptoms. Ectopic: bile duct/pancreas/appendix/liver/lung/eye/brain/thyroid/spinal cord; cholangitis/pancreatitis/appendicitis/obstruction/perforation/peritonitis.

Common Symptoms

Periumbilical pain; sudden right upper quadrant colic; diarrhea; anorexia; melena; abdominal pain; dizziness; Ascaris infection

Causes and Pathogenesis

Diet (60%): ingestion of eggs on raw vegetables/fruit. Habits (20%). Other: climate/rainfall/living patterns.

Treatment

Drug therapy, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

Mass deworming 2-3 months after peak (winter/autumn); handwashing; no raw water; nail trimming; safe stool disposal (5-tank/biogas/3-day compost 52°C kills eggs).

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastroenterology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.