Can I have worms? Since early December I am having abdominal pain, bouts of nausea , vomiting, gas , sharp (sometimes without a bowel movement for two weeks ) constipation then diarrhea.

Although tapeworms are seen more frequently in developing countries could be. Tapeworms are segmented worms that live in the gut. Can be transmitted by eating raw pork and fish as well as drinking water or eating food contaminated with fecal matter . Many people who have had other symptoms that do not see worms or worm segments when they have a bowel movement. Possible symptoms / signs may include : weight loss , loss of appetite or otherwise ( hunger) , nausea , vomiting , diarrhea and lethargy. It can lead to loss of important vitamins and minerals . Serious complications can occur however. If your doctor is not knowledgeable about these issues , you can go to see a specialist in infectious diseases.