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● Rectal itching: Particularly with pinworm infections
● Dysentery: Bloody, mucus-containing stools
● Malabsorption: Steatorrhea, undigested food in stool
● Intestinal obstruction: With heavy helminthic infections
● Hemorrhoids: Secondary to straining with parasitic-related
constipation
Systemic Symptoms
● Fatigue and weakness: Often disproportionate to other
symptoms
● Unexplained weight loss: Despite normal or increased
appetite
● Low-grade fever: Intermittent, often overlooked
● Muscle and joint pain: Migratory, non-specific
● Lymph node enlargement: Particularly cervical and inguinal
nodes
Neurological and Cognitive Symptoms
● Brain fog: Reduced mental clarity and concentration
● Headaches: Often non-responsive to standard treatment
● Sleep disturbances: Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
● Teeth grinding (bruxism): Particularly during sleep
● Mood changes: Irritability, anxiety, depression
● Memory problems: Short-term memory lapses
● Vertigo or dizziness: Unexplained, intermittent
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