Question 1

do hemorrhoids produce the same itch as pinworms?

Accepted Answer

No: Any irritation at the anus can cause some itching as a symptom. However, the irritation of pinworms is usually of different character and timing.  
Avoid any irritation at the anus. Avoid all mechanical and chemical irritation which can occur from too wet stools.
Pinworm irritation is worst at night or early morning.

Question 2

how can i know if i have pinworms or hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: There is no way you can diagnose this yourself.  Only someone with medical knowledge can diagnose and treat it.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of hemorrhoids and pinworms. ?

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See Your Doctor: Hemorrhoids and Pinworms can have similar symptoms; most commonly anal itching. Unlike pinworms, hemorrhoids can cause pain depending on their location and bleeding. Hemorrhoids are caused by swollen rectal blood vessels whereas pinworms are an infestation. Your symptoms are not given therefore be aware your full medical history and visual inspection may suggest other possible causes. See a doctor

Question 4

how do you know if your itch is from hemorrhoids or pinworms?

Accepted Answer

Test: Pinwoms generally occurs in kids who play in dirt.  The worms can be seen after placing scotch tape on the anal skin and pearling it off.  Best bet is to be seen by colon and rectal surgeon.  No itch is treatable with dietary and hygiene modification.

Question 5

what to do if i have pinworm, hemorrhoid or something else?

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Whatever: not enough information please see your physician who can differentiate from your 3 doubts all the best treatment depends on the correct diagnosis

Question 6

what to do if i have pinworm, hemorrhoid or vaginal infection?

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See doctor: All of these can be treated.  Please see your doctor for an exam to confirm the diagnoses, then take the medication prescribed and carry out the care prescribed with precision.

Question 7

how can i distinguish between pinworm, hemorrhoid or vaginal infection?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor can: It would be very difficult for one to self evaluate and come to a reliable conclusion as to the cause of  symptoms as a physical examination and possibly laboratory tests would likely be needed for a definitive diagnosis.

Question 8

anal itching from pinworms vs. hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

It can actually: Be from either pinworms or hemorrhoids. Your physician should be able to help differentiate these. Take care.

Question 9

i'm pretty sure i hemorrhoids or pinworms, i have a pea-sized white ball in m anal region help?

Accepted Answer

Need to see your doc: Any anal lesions need to be evaluated by a professional by clinical exam, endoscopy and  biopsy to make sure it is not a anal carcinoma , early detection saves the person, delay is not an alternative please see your doctor before your own conclusions. Younger age group also need evaluation most likely benign condition.

Question 10

had diarrhea 4 couple weeks, noticed small painless bumps on perineum, now bumps around anus itchy @ nite. have a hemorrhoid. related? pinworm mayb?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Pinworms not associated with diarrhea.  However, a fungal infection could develop from diarrhea

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