Question 1

my daughter was diagnosed with pinworms.  how soon after taking the medication can she expect relief from itching?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The worms don't cause the itching, so response will depend on some other things you can do. The worm crawls out the anus in the night & lays eggs in the skin folds.The worm secretes a glue like material with the eggs & this glue sets up an itchy rash that triggers the itch & disburses the eggs. If you wash off the anal skin folds with cold water & apply cortisone cream this can  help immediately.

Question 2

aside from the itch, what are some less common symptoms in children with pinworms?

Accepted Answer

Most have no sx: If it wasn't for the itch & the difficulty these kids have trying to sleep, we wouldn't need to treat this at all. Old wives tales have you believe the kids grind their teeth but that is bull. The allergic reaction that some kids get to the oily material the eggs are laid in is the basic problem. Short term help using a cold wash to remove the oil & soothing creams can help baby rest.Rx takes time.

Question 3

are children more susceptible to pinworm?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: I guess, you can look at this from 2 different angles. The "yes" angle is that their hygiene is not as good as that of adults (not universally true...), so they are more prone to contract pinworms than adults would. There is nothing wrong in their immune system, though, that makes them more prone to acquiring it and that's the "no" angle.

Question 4

should i send my children back to school after they have been treated for pinworms and i still can see the worms?

Accepted Answer

Pinworms: If you child is still passing pinworms, i would keep. Him home until he appears clear.

Question 5

i have pinworms and will treat my whole family with vermox. what is the correct dosage for children and adults? my kids are age 3 months to 17 years.

Accepted Answer

Vermox: This medication is discontinued in the us.  To treat pinworms, adult and children have the same dosage, which is 100mg x 1 and may repeat in 2 weeks to make sure of eradication.

Question 6

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 7

how does a child normally get pinworm?

Accepted Answer

Pinworm: The pinworm migrate in the rectum as they mature, then released their eggs usually at 10 pm in the evening and the eggs or ova are excreted in gthe anus, this caused sevee itching, the child scratch his anus and the ova cling to the finger or finger nail and the child put his fingers in his mouth and swallow those eggs and the cycle repeat itself.

Question 8

are there home remedies to treat pinworm?

Accepted Answer

Not in the U.S.: Vermox is the medication for pinworms. In the U.S., Vermox is by prescription only. I have heard that in some other countries, pinworm medication is over-the-counter.

Question 9

symptoms of pinworms?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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