10 Trichinosis Symptoms
Article Sources
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Diarrhea and Stomach Pain
Humans infected with the trichinella parasite may begin to experience diarrhea within a day or two of eating contaminated meat products. It's defined as loose or watery stools that occur more than three times a day.
Diarrhea can be uncomfortable when accompanied by other symptoms, such as stomach pain or a strong urgency to use the restroom. The repeated passing of loose bowel movements can lead to dehydration, particularly in children or the elderly. Sipping water or drinking an oral rehydration liquid may help to keep the body hydrated.2‘Diarrhoea.’ Trusted Health Advice | Healthdirect, 5 Sept. 2020, www.healthdirect.gov.au/diarrhoea
