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Food Intolerance 240 items added to cart
Food Intolerance 240 items
Allergy & Intolerance Tests
£ 289,00
Gut Microbiome Test Large added to cart
Gut Microbiome Test Large
Gut Health Tests
£ 219,00
Heavy Metals Test added to cart
Heavy Metals Test
Other Health Tests
£ 149,00
Food Intolerance 40 items added to cart
Food Intolerance 40 items
Allergy & Intolerance Tests Gut Health Tests
£ 69,00
DNA Hormone Health Test added to cart
DNA Hormone Health Test
DNA Tests
£ 159,00
DNA Immunity & Inflammation Test added to cart
DNA Immunity & Inflammation Test
DNA Tests
£ 159,00
DNA Metabolic Health Test added to cart
DNA Metabolic Health Test
DNA Tests
£ 149,00
Peptic ulcer Test (H. pylori) added to cart
Peptic ulcer Test (H. pylori)
Gut Health Tests
£ 48,00
DNA Cardiovascular Health Test added to cart
DNA Cardiovascular Health Test
DNA Tests
£ 159,00
Ovulation test 5-pack added to cart
Ovulation test 5-pack
Fertility Tests
£ 19,00
DNA Skin & Beauty Test added to cart
DNA Skin & Beauty Test
DNA Tests
£ 149,00
Gut Microbiome Test Small added to cart
Gut Microbiome Test Small
Gut Health Tests
£ 99,00
Intestinal worms test added to cart
Intestinal worms test
Gut Health Tests
£ 179,00
Whipworms
Whipworms, caused by Trichuris trichiura, are intestinal parasites named for their whip-like shape. Infections often result from ingesting eggs found in soil contaminated with human feces. While many infections are asymptomatic, heavy infestations can lead to diarrhea, abdominal pain, and, in severe cases, rectal prolapse. Children are particularly susceptible to growth and cognitive development issues due to chronic infections....
What symptoms can whipworm infections cause?
- Light infections might show no symptoms.
- Heavy infections cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rectal prolapse.
- Chronic cases in children can affect growth and cognitive development.
How common are whipworm infections?
Whipworms are a significant global health issue, especially in warm, humid regions with poor sanitation, affecting hundreds of millions worldwide. They thrive in areas with inadequate sanitation and are common in tropical and subtropical regions where the climate supports year-round egg survival in the soil.
How can you treat whipworm infections?
Treatment includes antiparasitic medications like mebendazole or albendazole. Ensuring clean water and practicing good hygiene can prevent infection.
How can you prevent whipworm infections?
Preventive measures focus on improving sanitation, using safe drinking water, and promoting handwashing and hygiene education to reduce soil contamination.
Test(s) that measure/test for Whipworms
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Intestinal worms test
GetTested's Intestinal Worms Test offers a targeted approach to identifying common intestinal worms. This comprehensive test, conducted through a simple stool sample analyzed in ou...
£ 179,00
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