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Mebendazole, Intestinal Worms In Stools, Medication, Allergic Reaction
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Sun, 27 Mar 2011
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Question : Hi,
I have just finished taking mebendazole for three days to treat intestinal worms. I found a couple of worms in my stools that looked pinkish in colour and were a couple of inches long. However after taking the medication, I can still feel movement behind my eyes and at the back of my nose and it is most uncomfortable. How can I treat this?
I have just finished taking mebendazole for three days to treat intestinal worms. I found a couple of worms in my stools that looked pinkish in colour and were a couple of inches long. However after taking the medication, I can still feel movement behind my eyes and at the back of my nose and it is most uncomfortable. How can I treat this?
Hi
Did you have these symptoms before taking the medicines?
Mebendazole side effects are :
Transient diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, tinnitus, numbness, fever and dizziness. Potentially Fatal: Myelosuppression (high doses).
Eye infestation is very rare and happens immunocompromised patients.
So these symptoms will are self resolving. If persists, and if there is any visual problems, consult Ophthalmologist.
DISCLAIMER : This advice is based upon history as provided by the patient as there is no Physician – Patient relationship established. The patient has not been examined per se. The advice is not valid for medico-legal purposes. Please see a local doctor before acting upon the advice.
Did you have these symptoms before taking the medicines?
Mebendazole side effects are :
Transient diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, tinnitus, numbness, fever and dizziness. Potentially Fatal: Myelosuppression (high doses).
Eye infestation is very rare and happens immunocompromised patients.
So these symptoms will are self resolving. If persists, and if there is any visual problems, consult Ophthalmologist.
DISCLAIMER : This advice is based upon history as provided by the patient as there is no Physician – Patient relationship established. The patient has not been examined per se. The advice is not valid for medico-legal purposes. Please see a local doctor before acting upon the advice.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi,
Yes I had these symptoms before I started taking the medication. I also had a rash on my upper chest, back and neck and have had allergies similar to hay fever which I usually only suffer from in the summer months. The rash has disappeared since I started taking the medication. I was ill 3 months ago with tonsillitis for 3 weeks and then contracted another throat infection as well as bronchitis a week ago. I was prescribed amoxicillin and the bronchitis cleared up.
Yes I had these symptoms before I started taking the medication. I also had a rash on my upper chest, back and neck and have had allergies similar to hay fever which I usually only suffer from in the summer months. The rash has disappeared since I started taking the medication. I was ill 3 months ago with tonsillitis for 3 weeks and then contracted another throat infection as well as bronchitis a week ago. I was prescribed amoxicillin and the bronchitis cleared up.
Hi XXXXXXX
The symptoms your talking about, are not indicative of an infestation as such, as I said earlier, worm infestation to the eye is not very frequent.
I can relate with the history of allergy to be causing the eye symptoms. This might feel like a movement behind the eye and nose, any allergic irritation presents similarly. The other reasons include
a) Mebendazole side effect - It should wean off once you stop the medication.
b) When worm is killed it releases certain messengers which can cause such symptoms. This will go away within few days.
You may take an Over the counter antihistamines like Cetrizine, Chlorphenaramine till the symptoms subside. If it does not get any better, you may need an examination of the eye from an Ophthalmologist.
Wish you good health.
Disclaimer: The Expert’s advice is provided for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, as a complete assessment of an individual has not taken place. Please consult your nearest physician before acting on it. The advice is not valid for medico-legal purposes also.
The symptoms your talking about, are not indicative of an infestation as such, as I said earlier, worm infestation to the eye is not very frequent.
I can relate with the history of allergy to be causing the eye symptoms. This might feel like a movement behind the eye and nose, any allergic irritation presents similarly. The other reasons include
a) Mebendazole side effect - It should wean off once you stop the medication.
b) When worm is killed it releases certain messengers which can cause such symptoms. This will go away within few days.
You may take an Over the counter antihistamines like Cetrizine, Chlorphenaramine till the symptoms subside. If it does not get any better, you may need an examination of the eye from an Ophthalmologist.
Wish you good health.
Disclaimer: The Expert’s advice is provided for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, as a complete assessment of an individual has not taken place. Please consult your nearest physician before acting on it. The advice is not valid for medico-legal purposes also.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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