tapeworms in adults symptoms
Symptoms of a tapeworm infection. If you are infected with an adult tapeworm, you may see larvae or segments from the tapeworm in your stools (poo), which look like white grains of rice. The segments contain tapeworm eggs. Depending on the type of tapeworm, other symptoms could include: 1  pain above the stomach or in the abdomen (tummy). 2  nausea or vomiting. 3  diarrhoea. 4  weight loss. 5  loss of appetite. 6  dizziness. 7  insomnia.