Question 1

my child is scratching his butt, is that a sure sign of pinworm?

Accepted Answer

No: Many children with pinworm infections have no symptoms and may never be aware of the infection, but parents notice the worms in the diaper or toilet after a bowel movement.  Itching around the anus associated with scratching is a symptom, sometimes associated with restless sleep (itching is often worse at night). Local irritation and dry skin  can also cause discomfort that  responds to scratching.

Question 2

my daughter expelled live pinworms in her stool around 930 at night, which is late for her. would this be a sign she has had them for a long time or were the females simply near the anus ready to lay eggs? a timeline can help me inform the right ppl?

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Not a sign of timing: I would recommend you contact her doctor for treatment. We can’t treat through this part of the platform. Your doctor can likely prescribe medication via a phone or telemedicine visit. Pinworms generally come out at night. Also, the doctor will want to make sure they are pinworms as opposed to another type of worm. Pinworms look like very tiny thread-like worms.

Question 3

does pinworm commonly occur in the us?

Accepted Answer

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 4

symptoms of pinworms?

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None or itching: Many people with pinworms show no symptoms. If they do, the most common symptom is itching around the anal area, especially at night. In more severe cases, there can be nausea, vomiting, and belly pain.

Question 5

what do pinworms eat?

Accepted Answer

Mucous debris: The pinworm is quite happy to live up the  mucous debris left in the colon after most nutrients are extracted by the small intestines.

Question 6

how do you get pinworms?

Accepted Answer

Ingested: U get pin worms by putting egg contaminated fingers in the mouth.The eggs travel through, hatch & begin to live in your large intestines.Living pw's crawl out your anus &lay eggs.If you get an allergic rxn to the glue like stuff the eggs are laid in, it will itch a lot.  Rx is so simple & free of side effects many just treat on suspicion. Otc pin worm med is available or an rx pill can be called in.

Question 7

how do you catch pinworms?

Accepted Answer

Pinworm eggs: Pin worms spread because the carrier spreads eggs thru bed sheets, furniture, eggs in hands and nails and serving food.

Question 8

do men also get pinworms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: More common in children but yes anyone can get pinworms

Question 9

can pets cause you pinworms?

Accepted Answer

No, but other worms: Pinworms only can come from other people.  Other types or worms like "roundworms" can be contracted from pets, but it is pretty rare.

Question 10

what do i do about  pinworms?

Accepted Answer

Pinworms: Pinworms (enterobius) is treated with Mebendazole (or albendazole). Please see your pediatrician.

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