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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.
However, often tapeworms don't cause symptoms. The only sign of tapeworm infection may be segments of the worms, possibly moving, in a bowel movement. In rare cases, tapeworms can lead to serious complications, including blocking the intestine. If pork tapeworm larvae move out of the intestine, they can migrate to other parts of the body and cause damage to the liver, eyes, heart, and brain. These infections can be life-threatening.