Worms May Be Key to Treating Chronic Bowel Disease

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just the thought of swallowing worm eggs may be enough to turn many people’s stomachs, but some people are very willing to swallow them – and not on a dare.

FOX 4 Medical Reporter Meryl Lin McKean reports that the worm eggs may prove to be a good way to treat Crohn’s Disease – a painful, chronic bowel disease that can be debilitating for many people.