A worm came out of my mom’s stomach through her mouth. Help identify what it is?

If this actually did come out of mother’s mouth, that indicates a severe roundworm infection. These worms live in the intestines so to vomit one up there needs to be a very high worm burden. Thankfully roundworm infections are very treatable. Going to a doctor would be the best bet but if that isn’t an option, there are many deworming medications available over the counter.

What are roundworms?

Roundworms are small organisms that can live in your intestine, which is part of your digestive system. Roundworms can live in the human intestine for a long time. They can be harmful and cause many problems, including abdominal (belly) pain, fever and diarrhea.

Roundworms have long, round bodies and can be of different sizes, depending on the type. The eggs or larvae (newly hatched roundworms) often live in infected soil or stool (poop).

What is a parasite?

Roundworms are parasites — organisms that …
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