Question 1

how to get rid of "ring worm" in a human being, and what are the effects on your body?

Accepted Answer

Depends site: Ringworm is not actually a worm but a fungal infection and is treated differently depending on where it is on your body. If it is on the head/scalp or nails then you would be best treated with a medicine you take by mouth- there are some new medicines for toenail fungus....
For ringworm on the skin you use an anti-fungal cream and it takes a super long time for it to go away
Here is more info
http://www.news-medical.net/health/Treatment-of-ringworm.aspx

Question 2

is there a good way to get rid of worms in the human stool?

Accepted Answer

Anti-parasite: After identification of worms, your physician can prescribe an antiparasitic medication for you.

Question 3

could proxide get rid of round worms?

Accepted Answer

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 4

how do you get rid of worms in children?

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

Question 5

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 6

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

how to get rid of persistent ring worm?

Accepted Answer

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 8

will using ovex get rid of my worms?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

can you get rid of worms taking medication?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

can you tell me how to get rid of ring worm?

Accepted Answer

Tinea corporis: Tinea corporis (ringworm) is a fungal infection of the skin generally characterized (intially) by a red raised round patch, followed by central clearing and an advancing border.  Treatment is with topical antifungals, and covering with a bandage can help prevent spread to self and others.

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