Blastocystis hominis infection

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Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

Signs and symptoms that might be associated with a blastocystis infection include:

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Bloating
  • Excessive gas (flatulence)
  • Anal itching
  • Fatigue

When to see a doctor
See your doctor if you have signs and symptoms associated with a blastocystis infection, such as diarrhea, cramps and fatigue that last for longer than three days.

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Aug. 1, 2008

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