Most often, the worms stay in muscles and do not cause symptoms.
Symptoms that do occur depend on where the infection is found in the body
Brain: seizures or symptoms similar to those of a brain tumor Eyes: decreased vision or blindness Heart: abnormal heart rhythms or heart failure (rare) Spine: weakness or changes in walking due to damage to nerves in the spinal cord
What are the symptoms of Cysticercosis ?
Most often, the worms stay in muscles and do not cause symptoms.
Symptoms that do occur depend on where the infection is found in the body
Brain: seizures or symptoms similar to those of a brain tumor Eyes: decreased vision or blindness Heart: abnormal heart rhythms or heart failure (rare) Spine: weakness or changes in walking due to damage to nerves in the spinal cord