Question 1

how do kids get pen worms?

Accepted Answer

Pin worms: Pin works have a human to human transmission(feco oral).The eggs are present on the anus and through person to person get ingested.  The eggs are hardy and can remain viable in a moist environment for up to three weeks.  Please see the graphic for the life cycle.  The most common symptoms is anal itching and it is usually diagnosed by "scotch tape method" to look under the microscope.

Question 2

can my cat make me sick w/ worms?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Cats carry and are able to transmit multiple different organisms which cause infections in their human owners, including worms.  That is one of the risks of pet ownership, but like every choice we make in life risk/benefit assessment may help to guide us.

Question 3

how can you know if you have worms?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms from: Worms vary significantly depending on parasite. Worms may obstruct the GI tract w constipation or they could cause diarrhea. Malabsorption can lead to frequent hunger. Anemia can cause fatigue. You could have a bad taste in your mouth or bad breath. You may feel anxious, grind teeth or have middle insomnia. Some worms cause skin lesions. Musculoskeletal pain as well.

Question 4

what are the signs of worms inside me?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Symptoms from worms vary significantly depending on the parasite.  Worms may obstruct the GI tract with constipation or they could cause diarrhea. Malabsorption could lead to frequent hunger. Anemia could cause fatigue.  You could have a bad taste in your mouth or bad breath. You may feel anxious, grind teeth or have middle insomnia. Some worms cause skin lesions. Musculoskeletal pain as well.

Question 5

how do i know which worm am infested by?

Accepted Answer

Tests: Usually a stool sample is submitted to the lab and examined for either the worm or its egg casings or evidence of the worms dna.

Question 6

what to do if i keep getting thread worms !?

Accepted Answer

Thread (pin) worms: Have your whole family and initimate others also been treated?  Do you wash your hands well after use of toilet? Have you washed bed linens &amp; clothes that you wore recently. Cleaned upholstered furniture and carpets? It usually takes more than just treating with pills. Take care.

Question 7

worms in butt, what is it and what can you help?

Accepted Answer

Parasites: Please see a  physician.  Need to identify the parasite. The physician can prescribe an anti-parasitic medication for you.

Question 8

need to know if i can possibly have thread worms?

Accepted Answer

Medical evaluation: can accurately diagnose Thread worm (AKA Pinworms). Pinworm  are intestinal parasites (Enterobius Vermicularis).   Symptoms can include gastrointestinal upset, anal or vaginal itchiness, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, irritability, restlessness. Untreated pinworm infection can lead to weight loss, diarrhea, genital rash, urinary incontinence and vaginal discharge.

Question 9

how to tell if you have worms? what are the signs?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the worm: Symptoms from worms vary significantly depending on the parasite.  Worms may obstruct the GI tract with constipation or they could cause diarrhea. Malabsorption could lead to frequent hunger. Anemia could cause fatigue.  You could have a bad taste in your mouth or bad breath. You may feel anxious, grind teeth or have middle insomnia. Some worms cause skin lesions. Musculoskeletal pain as well.

Question 10

how does eating a live cabbage worm affect health?

Accepted Answer

Cabbage: Good source of antioxidants.

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