Ep 5. There's a Worm Crawling In My What?

There's a Worm Crawling In My What? is the fifth episode of the fifth season of the popular television series, Monsters Inside Me. Viewers are taken through the bizarre and horrifying story of several people who are suffering from parasitic infections that are causing them insurmountable physical discomfort and pain. As the episode unfolds, audiences are introduced to a handful of individuals who have been plagued by different types of parasitic worms that have made their way inside their bodies and are refusing to leave.

The first story features a young American couple who have recently returned from a trip to India. After experiencing some severe stomach pain and discomfort, the couple quickly realized that something was seriously wrong. They were both diagnosed with a massive infestation of tapeworms and were immediately admitted to the hospital for treatment. The couple recounts their terrifying experience and share the shocking revelation that they had unknowingly consumed tapeworms in contaminated food while on their trip.

The second story is about a young girl who is admitted to the hospital with severe abdominal pain. Her parents are initially at a loss as to what could be causing their daughter's pain but are soon horrified to learn that their daughter has a massive roundworm infestation. The young girl necessitates an emergency surgery which is a race against time to remove as many of the worms as possible before permanent damage is caused.

Yet another story follows a man who begins having severe headaches and vision loss, which quickly turn into a full-blown seizure. It is later discovered that he has been infected with a rare brain worm, which is causing dangerous inflammation in his brain. The man undergoes a grueling and risky surgical procedure to remove the parasite from his brain.

The last story features a microbiologist who begins experiencing severe chest pain and difficulty breathing. After meeting with a pulmonologist, it is discovered that he is hosting a dangerous parasitic worm in his lungs that is causing intense inflammation and discomfort. He underwent a risky and high-stakes surgery to remove the worm from his lungs.

In episode five of the fifth season of Monsters Inside Me titled, There's a Worm Crawling In My What?, viewers are taken through a series of chilling stories that recount the fascinating and horrifying ways in which different parasitic worms can invade and ultimately devastate various parts of the human body. The individuals featured in this episode all share a common thread of experiencing intense pain, discomfort, and uncertainty as a result of parasitic infections. Despite the extensive medical care and surgeries needed to remove these parasites from their bodies, the individuals in this episode continue to experience ongoing physical and emotional trauma. The episode serves as a testament to the enduring resilience of human beings in the face of unimaginable physical adversity.