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It can take months or years to notice any signs of a tapeworm. They can include: mild nausea; diarrhea; abdominal pain; loss of appetite; weight loss; Sometimes, a person can feel a piece of the worm coming out through the anus or see it in their feces. There are different types of tapeworm. One (fish tapeworm) can cause anemia because it absorbs vitamin B12, which helps make red blood cells.
Adult tapeworms can measure up to 55 feet (17 m) long and can survive as long as 25 years. Some tapeworms attach themselves to the walls of the intestine, where they cause irritation or mild inflammation, while others may pass through to the stool and exit the body.