Symptomatic treatment is indicated for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and in some cases, chronic pain due to nerve damage or muscle atrophy.

Anti-helminthics are often used to kill off the worms, however in some cases this may cause patients to worsen due to toxins released by the dying worms. Albendazole, ivermectin, mebendazole, and pyrantel are all commonly used, though albendazole is usually the drug of choice. Studies have shown that anti-helminthic drugs may shorten the course of the disease and relieve symptoms. Therefore anti-helminthics are generally recommended, but should be administered gradually so as to limit the inflammatory reaction.