{"id":58569,"date":"2016-04-25T14:14:02","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T12:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darmklachten.nl\/conditions\/worms-in-the-intestines\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T20:57:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T18:57:38","slug":"worms-in-the-intestines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.darmklachten.nl\/en\/conditions\/worms-in-the-intestines\/","title":{"rendered":"Worms in the intestines"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What do worms do in the intestines?<\/h2>\n

There are several types of worms that can be present in the human intestine. These are known as multicellular parasites. The word \u201cparasite\u201d comes from two Greek words: \u201cpara\u201d (beside) and \u201csitos\u201d (food). More literally, these words refer to a person who sits down at someone else\u2019s table and eats along with them. Worms in the intestines essentially do the same. They can take nutrients from the body and this can lead to weight loss. People become infected with worm eggs. These then develop into larvae in the intestine and eventually become adult worms in the intestines. The adult worms in turn lay eggs that leave the body through the stool. These eggs are not visible to the naked eye. We explain which complaints and symptoms this can cause.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”bullet_blue”][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

Symptoms of worms in the intestines<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]Do you or your child have worms in the intestines? Worms in the intestines can cause gastrointestinal complaints. How can you recognise intestinal worms in yourself or your child? Look out for the following symptoms:<\/p>\n