Question 1

how can i know if i have pinworms?

Accepted Answer

Check rectal are: Check rectal are first thing in the am have someone look for small whitish worms. Can also get a pinworm test from your doctor. It is a small sticky panel your press on your rectal area and this can sent to lab to check for pinworms.

Question 2

how can i know if i have pinworms or threadworms?

Accepted Answer

Pinworms: Typical symptom is extreme anal itching especially in the middle of the night.  That is when the female pinworm travels down near the anus.  Pinworm paddle prep used for definitive diagnosis.

Question 3

i don't know if i have pinworms! slept naked in hotel bed?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms...: Pinworms usually cause difficulty sleeping due to itching, severe itching around anus, peri-anal inflammation from scratching, vaginal area itchiness in females.

Question 4

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 5

my butt s itchy, but i know it's not pinworms. how do i figure out what it is?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: There are a variety of causes so your best bet is to seea gastroenterologist for evaluation and treatment.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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

Question 10

how can pinworm be resistant to mebendezanole?

Accepted Answer

Resistance unlikely: Mebendazole is the drug of choice for pinworm and is taken as single dose of 100 mg orally . It should work well for pinworm infection .Resistance to this drug  is not known. Mebendazole dose may be repeated after 2 weeks or so, if needed. Consult your doctor if you feel you still have pinworms .

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