Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

what do pinworms eat?

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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 5

how do you get pinworms?

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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 6

how do you catch pinworms?

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

Question 7

do men also get pinworms?

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

Question 8

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 9

what do i do about  pinworms?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

i'm scared if i haev pinworms?

Accepted Answer

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

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