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how to get rid of worms?

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Eval needed: You need a medical evaluation to determine which type of worms are present and the appropriate treatment. There are no folk remedies or over the counter medicines for intestinal worms. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 2

could proxide get rid of round worms?

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No: But it might make you throw up!  hydrogen peroxide is sometimes used to help make dogs throw up (if they ingest chocolate), but not to treat worms.  There is a pill for that.  Stay away from home remedies if you have round worms!  just see your physician.

Question 3

how do you get rid of worms in children?

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Internal parasites: in children are generally treated with prescription medications.

Question 4

how to get rid of worms without medication?

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Wormwood: But how does one define "medication." many drugs have their origin from medicinal herbs.

Artemesia, also called wormwood, as clinical activity against certain parasites.

Question 5

how do you contact worms from pets? i saw a  few white things in my b.m. but not everytime. how can i get rid of them? what are the symptoms?

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Stool test: Have your stool tested for worms, ova and parasites. When they identify what is in the stool- they can treat it.

Question 6

how do i get rid of a ring worm?

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Over the counter: cream like Lotrimin will help. If after applying the cream the lesion does not get better in a week or two, see a doctor as it may not be ringworm.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 7

will using ovex get rid of my worms?

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Ovex (mebendazole): Ovex (mebendazole) is an antihelmintic that is used to treat infections such as  pinworms, roundworms, and hookworms.

Question 8

how to get rid of persistent ring worm?

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Culture the fungus: Ringworm (tinea corporis) is a fungal infection and can spread to other parts of the body or to other people. Treatment is usually with over-the-counter anti-fungal creams. Rashes that don't go away easily, or those that keep returning after treatment, should be checked or cultured by a doctor. People with diabetes get more fungal infections, and have a harder time getting rid of infections.

Question 9

home remedies to get rid of  ring worms ?

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Antifungals: Most antifungals are now available over the counter.  This is what one would use to treat ring worm.

Question 10

can you get rid of worms taking medication?

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Yes: But i never heard of a worm taking medicine.  Just joking.  There are numerous medicines available to treat parasitic infections and which one you take will depend upon the particular worm and other factors.

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