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(B82.0) Intestinal helminthiasis, unspecified
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7 142 in individuals diagnosis intestinal helminthiasis, unspecified confirmed
Diagnosis intestinal helminthiasis, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 9.61% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis intestinal helminthiasis, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis intestinal helminthiasis, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease intestinal helminthiasis, unspecified - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 5-9
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-14, 20-29, 75-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 15-19, 30-74, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 15-24, 30-49, 55-59, 65-79, 85-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-14, 25-29, 50-54, 60-64, 80-84
Disease Features intestinal helminthiasis, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Intestinal helminthiasis, unspecified - what does this mean
Intestinal helminthiasis is an infection of the intestines caused by parasitic worms. these worms can enter the body through contaminated food or water, or through direct contact with an infected person or animal. symptoms of infection can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and malnutrition. treatment typically involves medications that kill the worms.
What happens during the disease - intestinal helminthiasis, unspecified
Intestinal helminthiasis is caused by the ingestion of helminth eggs from contaminated food, water, soil, or contact with infected animals. the eggs hatch in the intestine and the larvae migrate through the body to their preferred sites of development, such as the intestines, lungs, and liver. the larvae then mature and reproduce in the host, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, anemia, and malnutrition.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Laboratory tests including stool analysis and blood tests
- Imaging studies such as X-ray or CT scan
- Endoscopy
- Biopsy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the presence of intestinal helminths in the body.
- Administer anti-helminthic medications
- Prescribe a course of antibiotics to reduce the risk of secondary infection
- Encourage the patient to maintain good hygiene practices
- Prescribe a course of probiotics to support the digestive system
- Advise the patient to reduce their intake of sugar and processed foods
- Instruct the patient to drink plenty of fluids to help flush the helminths out of the body
- Advise the patient to take regular exercise to improve their overall health
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Intestinal helminthiasis, unspecified - Prevention
Intestinal helminthiasis, unspecified can be prevented by practicing good hygiene, such as washing hands with soap and water after contact with soil or feces, wearing shoes in areas with high risk of infection, avoiding contact with contaminated water, and eating food that has been cooked or washed thoroughly. additionally, it is important to deworm children regularly and to treat those with symptoms.