Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated: February 17, 2017, 4:41 PM
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February 15th is National Deworming day. So this year, get your facts clear about foods that can cause intestinal worms and put your health at risk. Dr Pradip Shah, Consultant Physician, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, shares few foods that can give you worms.
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Pork: The first in the list, pork, if not properly cooked can cause tapeworm infection. It is a long, segmented worm that attacks the intestine and leads to lack of appetite, weight loss and severe abdominal cramps as symptoms.
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Fish: In some cases, eating uncooked fish can also lead to intestinal worms. The colon type of worm found in fish is thread-worm, which is a small, white-coloured worm.
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Beef: Another common food that can land you in trouble is cattle meat or beef. It is because of a type of tapeworm called cysticercosis, which is also known as brain worm. This type of worm is also found in pork.
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Vegetables: Although the chances are less, vegetables, if not washed properly with water, can harbour eggs and larvae of worms. This can lead to stomach ache and is mainly caused by hookworm.
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Water: Lastly, worms can also be found in contaminated water or tap water and drinking such uncleaned water can lead to the entry of worms into the body. Hence, it is recommended to drink filtered water.
