The larvae of roundworms can cause symptoms such as chest tightness, cough, fever, etc. The adults of roundworms can cause symptoms such as eating too much, starving too fast, stomach ache, grinding teeth, diarrhea, hives and malnutrition.
1. Symptoms caused by the larvae of roundworms: because the larvae can reach the lungs and cause symptoms such as pneumonia, fever, cough, chest tightness, asthma, etc. If the larvae enter into the brain, liver, spleen and kidney they will cause symptoms of the corresponding organs, such as hepatosplenomegaly, retinitis, vision loss, swelling of eyelids, change of urine and so on.
2. Symptoms caused by adult Ascaris lumbricoides: Adult Ascaris lumbricoides parasitize the intestines and absorb nutrients from the human body, resulting in stomach pain, irritability, teeth grinding, asthma, hives, diarrhea, malnutrition, and wasting of the body.
Patients suspected of Ascariasis should have their stools examined and the diagnosis of Ascariasis can be confirmed if roundworm eggs are found.
If you have any of the above symptoms, you need to consult a doctor for a clear diagnosis in time to avoid further development of the disease.