Tapeworm Segment

Tapeworm Symptoms

A man who contends he got a 9-foot tapeworm after eating undercooked fish has sued a Chicago restaurant. In the lawsuit, Anthony Franz said he ordered salmon salad for lunch in 2006 and fell violently ill. He later passed the giant parasite, which a pathologist determined came from undercooked fish, such as salmon.
After hearing reading about this man, you can't help but be a little concerned about tapeworms.
But, just how would you know if you became infected with a tapeworm. What would tapeworm symptoms be like?
According to the Mayoclinic.com, most people do not show symptoms.
Tapeworm symptoms vary widely, as do the treatments. Symptoms can include:

• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal pain
• Weight loss
• Weakness
• Diarrhea
• Inadequate absorption of nutrients from food

You may also notice segments of the adult tapeworm in your stool. So, you will have to keep an eye on your stools to notice that one!
You can prevent tapeworm symptoms by making sure you wash your hands before eating.
And, unlike the Chicago man, avoid eating raw or undercooked meats.