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I just coughed up a white worm?

It was about 3 inches in length and the thickness of spaghetti. PLEASE HELP. I'm freaking out.

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  • Zena
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    You have intestinal parasites. You will need to see a doctor to get some medication to kill the worms. I would save the worm (as gross as it might sound) in a ziplock bag to show the doctor so they can prescribe you with the correct medication.

    Sorry this is happening. I'd be freaking out too, but you will be okay.

  • Paul
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Go to the doctors ASAP!

    http://www.allaboutworms.com/coughing-up-worms-cau...

  • Anna
    1 decade ago

    It sounds like you could have tape worms.

    This is serious, and keep the worm if you can.

    Then go to the doctor ASAP.

  • may
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Was it writhing and everything? If it was I'd go to the ER immediately.

    But you might want to thing about what you had to eat.

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