Home Remedies For Stomach Worms

Most people know that there are home remedies for things like the flu or a cold, but did you know that there are also home remedies for stomach worms? It’s true!

There are a number of different home remedies that you can try to get rid of stomach worms, and in this blog post, we’re going to take a look at several of them. So if you think you might have stomach worms, keep reading!

The first thing you want to do, of course, is making sure that you actually have stomach worms. This isn’t always easy because some people mistake the symptoms for other conditions such as food poisoning or even something like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). If you’ve never heard of stomach worms before and aren’t really sure what they are supposed to look like, don’t worry.

We’ll discuss some of the symptoms and causes below and hopefully, we’ll be able to help you make a more educated guess as to whether or not you might have stomach worms.

So

What are stomach worms?

Well, contrary to what most people believe they aren’t actually worms at all. They’re actually a type of parasite known as nematodes (which is where the word ‘worm’ actually comes from). There are three types of nematodes that can live in your stomach:

1. Anisakids,
2. Enterobius vermicularis, and
3. Toxocara.

These are just different names for the same thing. They are all types of parasites that live in the lining of your stomach and intestine. The most common type is Toxocara, which can affect people who eat undercooked meat or unwashed vegetables (i.e. they haven’t been washed properly).

Now, before I go any further, I want to let you know that most cases of stomach worms are very rare and normally affect people living in undeveloped countries where they don’t have access to proper hygiene practices. However, it is still a disease that can affect people anywhere if they aren’t careful.

The Symptoms Of Stomach worms

The symptoms of stomach worms can vary depending on the type that you have, but there are some common signs that you should be aware of if you think you might have them. These include:

• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Stomach bloating
• Stomach pain is often described as being similar to labor pains
• Foul-smelling, acidic stools
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Anemia (a condition in which the body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells)
• Reproductive problems in women.

If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important that you see a doctor as soon as possible. If you don’t know where to go or who to call, we recommend that you contact your local health department for more information and assistance.

The best way to find out if your child has stomach worms is by completing the “three-day rule.” If your child continues to experience the symptoms of stomach worms after three days, it’s likely that they do have them and will need the appropriate medication.

It’s also important to note that in most cases, you can rid yourself of stomach worms at home without having to see a doctor. However, in some cases (usually serious or reoccurring cases), it is best to talk to your doctor.

The Home Remedies For Stomach Worms

Now, let’s take a look at some of the home remedies for stomach worms. Keep in mind that these are just suggestions and not professional medical advice. Make sure you consult with your doctor before trying any of these remedies to make sure they will work for you.

1: You can start by adding several cloves of garlic to a glass of warm milk and drinking this right before bed. Garlic contains natural forms of sulfur that will kill off the worms and work to keep them from coming back.

2: Another good home remedy for stomach worms is to eat a mixture of turmeric, ginger, cumin, and fennel seeds every morning. These are very effective at ridding your body of parasites so you should be able to see an improvement fairly quickly.

3: The next home remedy for stomach worms is using apple cider vinegar. Mix one tablespoon of this liquid in a glass of warm water and drink it.

4: You can also use coconut oil to kill off stomach worms. Simply take one teaspoon of the oil and mix it with a glass of orange juice then drink it.

5: Eating raw garlic and making sure that your kids eat raw garlic can also do wonders for warding off stomach worms.

6: Take a teaspoon of black mustard seeds and mix them with a glass of water. Drink this mixture before bedtime and make sure you continue to do so for at least five days.

7: Another very effective home remedy for stomach worms is to eat lots of lemons. Lemons contain lots of vitamin C which is great at killing parasites.

8: Using turmeric and fenugreek seeds together can help you ward off worms as well. Simply mix a teaspoon of each one with a glass of milk and drink this mixture every night before going to bed.

9: You can also take some black cumin seeds and mix them with a glass of lukewarm water then drink the mixture as you would an infusion tea.

10: Taking ginger tea several times a day is also a wonderful natural remedy for warding off stomach worms.

Conclusion

Using these home remedies for stomach worms will not only provide you with a way to rid yourself of the nasty parasites, but they will also help you stay healthy as well.

If you or your children have been suffering from stomach worms, I recommend that you try at least one of these remedies today and see how great they are at keeping those pesky stomach worms away!

Thanks for reading!