Question 1

does pinworm commonly occur in the us?

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Not as common: Although, pinworm infestation is more common than infestation with other parasites, it is not a common disease overall. I have to say in a lot of cases it may be asymptomatic and not dignosed for a while.

Question 2

i'm scared if i haev pinworms?

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No need to be scared: Pin worms are not that uncommon with easy treatment. Simple observation of tiny pinworms in stools, constant itching in groin or anal region are clear signs. A brief exam of local area is helpful for obtaining a tape specimen from the rectal area

Question 3

is albendazole necessary for pinworm?

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Confusing question: It is an effective treatment, among others.If you or the patient is asymptomatic, treatment is not absolutely required.Some patients will clear this naturally, but chronic carriage is common.

Question 4

can paracetamol kill pinworms?

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: no.

Question 5

can pregnant women take pinx for pinworms?

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Yes Read Below: Pyrantel pamoate has minimal systemic absorption. Systemic absorption would be required in order for pyrantel pamoate to cross the placenta and reach the fetus.

Question 6

can herbal supplements ease pinworm symptoms?

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Sure: The only symptoms caused by pinworms is rectal itching; so there are plenty of otc treatments to relieve this.  Pinworms are typically asymptomatic and harmless.  The medicine to rid pinworms is easy and relatively non-toxic so i would do it to rid the pinworms. You would also need to wash linens, small clothes and  household to prevent reinfection.

Question 7

will my boyfriend get pinworms if we have sex?

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Possibly: I'm assuming that you have pinworms, since you asked this question.  If you do, you should be treated.  He'd be unlikely to get them from you from plain old intercourse, but in the course of sexual activity, hands and tongues can wander, and contact with your anus or minute amounts of feces could cause him to ingest pinworm eggs.

Question 8

do hemorrhoids produce the same itch as pinworms?

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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 9

do anti-fungal pills work for pinworm infections?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Pinworms are a type of nematode or simply a worm.  Usually quite treatable with a medicine called mebendazole.  Some of the antifungals also end in azole such as ketoconazole, but are different types of medication and not likely to be effective.  Mebendazole is usually taken as one pill, one dose, one time. Pretty neat really.

Question 10

what does a doctor do he/she checks for pinworms?

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Scotch tape test: The mother pinworm comes out at night to deposit her eggs outside of the anus. The best way to test for pinworms is to do the scotch tape test. Early in the morning you apply the sticky side of scotch tape to the anus to pick up the eggs and then affix the tape, sticky side down, to a glass slide. The slide is then analyzed to look for the eggs.

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