Question 1

can you use garlic to stop pinworm itching?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't: I don't know if you mean by eating or applying the butter but neither would do much. Local cleaning with antiseptic wipes followed by a 1% hydrocortizone cream will generally end the itching within days.

Question 2

what happens if i stop eating will pinworms go away?

Accepted Answer

No.: Good hygiene may get rid pin worms from you body.

Question 3

i keep getting pinworms and they keep coming back and i dont know how to stop them?

Accepted Answer

Wash your hands: There are many things that cause anal itching unrelated to pinworms. Food sensitivity, bacterial &amp; fungal infections, piles, and more. If you are getting pinworms repeatedly you must be exposed to a source. You consume the eggs that contaminate your fingers &amp; they travel to your colon where they live. The female migrates out your anus &amp; lays eggs there in a sticky film that triggers itching.

Question 4

i'm 19 with good hygiene but work with kids and find myself itching and taking out pinworms at nights how do i stop this annoyance ?

Accepted Answer

Medicate/Wash Hands: Pinworm infestation is common in children; is transmitted by ingesting eggs via the fecal-oral route. Thorough hand washing is a must to prevent spread as well as prompt treatment of infestations. Female worms can lay up to 10,000 eggs in 24 hrs on perianal skin and eggs can remain infective 2-3 wks on surfaces. See doctor now for treatment. Wash hands/nails often for 20 sec, rinse thoroughly.

Question 5

does mebendezanole kill immature pinworms 2 stop the cycle. i am aware it does not kill the eggs. just need some reassurance treatment will work??

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mebendazole is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.

Question 6

how can i stop the stomach pain caused by pinworms? can i take painkillers while on vermox?

Accepted Answer

See below: Pin worms are not a common cause of abdominal pain. However, you can take pain medication. But, if your pain persists, you should see your doctor.

Question 7

are there any pinworm die off symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Dont understand qs.: Pinworms die if the anal-oral cycle is broken--meaning if you do not itch and then put your fingers in your mouth.wash your hands and be careful.there are very safe medications to treat them too.talk to your dr.

Question 8

is pinworm prevalent in other countries?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pinworm is prevalent in usa and europe, but can be seen in both temperate and tropical climates.

Question 9

which medication is used to treat pinworm?

Accepted Answer

Pin-X: Over the counter medication that should adequately treat pinworms.  Just be sure to follow the instructions and repeat the dose in 10-14 days.

Question 10

what will happen if you don't treat pinworm?

Accepted Answer

Itching: especially at night, will continue.  They can migrate into the vagina and urethra laying eggs there and leading to itching in one or both locations.  See this video 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrUlhufWlIA

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