If you start to lose weight without trying to, keep track of the weight you lose. If you continue to shed pounds, talk to your doctor. [2] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source

For example, if you have eaten foods high in fiber, drank a lot of water, or done other things that normally help you to go to the bathroom, and you still can’t go, you may have a worm. Diarrhea is another common symptom of worms. [3] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source

If you were traveling through a foreign country and were dealing with diarrhea, but took an anti-diarrhea pill, you should monitor your gaseous discomfort. Continuing to have discomfort after taking an anti-diarrhea pill can sometimes mean that you have picked up a worm.

This is because the worms feed on the food that you have eaten, leaving you hungry, but can also cause you to feel nauseous or gaseous, which can make you feel full.

Feel tired all the time. Feel exhausted after exerting a slight amount of energy. Wanting to sleep rather than do anything else.

Small pieces of thread. Whitish color.

Because tapeworms can lower your blood levels, you can also become anemic. Signs of anemia include an unusually rapid heartbeat, fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, and challenges with concentration. [11] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source

The abdominal pain is normally felt just above the stomach.

Dizziness. Memory loss. Dementia.

Itchiness might be worse in the evening. This is because the worms tend to lay eggs at night. Itchiness could be worse around the anus because this is generally where pinworms lay their eggs.

This can also lead to you experiencing mood swings where you suddenly feel anxious, when you were feeling happy the moment before.

Inflammation of the muscles and joints. Dull or aching pain.

Your teeth becoming flatter or more worn down. Your teeth being more sensitive than normal. Jaw pain. Feeling like your jaw is tired. Ear or headache. Chewing marks on your tongue and the inside of your cheeks.

Jerking movements of arms, legs, or other parts of the body. Feeling fuzzy or spacey. Losing control of your urine or bowel movements. Unexplained confusion, or memory loss.

People commonly feel hookworm itch in their hands and feet.

Look for blood in your stool. The blood could be red or black.

Extreme fatigue and overall weakness. Pale skin and eyes. Chest pain and headache. Shortness of breath.

Straining. Pain in the rectum. Cramping.

Abdominal cramping. Nausea. Vomiting.

Diarrhea. Dehydration or the feeling that you are always thirsty. Loss of electrolytes and nutrients.

The lower portion of your colon, which is located just inside the anal canal, turns inside out and can come a little ways out of your body. [31] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source

A pain in your stomach, like that of a cramp that won’t seem to go away.

This itchiness can get worse at night because the worms tend to lay their eggs at night while you are resting.

Mouth. Nose. Anus.