How to Cure Hookworms

Human can become infected with hookworms, an intestinal parasite, if they come into contact with soil contaminated with hookworm larvae. A heavy hookworm infection can lead to anemia and other complications, especially in children and women. However, a hookworm infection is easily treatable.

Things You'll Need

• Visit to a doctor Albendazole, mebendazole or pyrantel pamoate Iron supplements (optional)

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Instructions

• 1

  Go to your doctor if you suspect that you have a hookworm infection. Symptoms include pain in the abdomen often accompanied with diarrhea, weight loss and loss of appetite. People with a moderate infection may be anemic.

• 2

  Submit a stool sample which will be sent to a lab that will look for hookworm eggs.

• 3

  Get a prescription for albendazole, mebendazole or pyrantel pamoate. These three parasite killing medicines can kill hookworms. If you are also anemic, your doctor may recommend an iron supplement.

• 4

  Return to your doctor after at least 3 days to give another stool sample. The lab will be able to confirm if the infection is gone.