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A member asked:
I have pinworms. had albendazole(1 tablet a week) for 5 weeks now. and it's not working. same anal itching .. please what should i do?
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Separate issue: The anal itching is causes by an allergic reaction to the glue like mucous PW eggs are deposited in around the anus. Place hydrocotizone cream on the area 2X daily to treat the itching.A cold wash of the affected skin can give temporary relief.You may or may not be re-infected by PW, but symptomatic relief will take targeted therapy.
Answered 2/18/2020
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But im starting to itch from pinworms again & i just now saw eggs for the 1st time in a few days.Its been 10 days since 1st dose albenza (albendazole).Is it ok?
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Pinworms or Hemorrhoids.I've experienced a little bleeding and constipation, also mucus in my stool....I'm 32 weeks pregnant, haven't really had bad anal itching.I've also checked with tape no worms or eggs and I've checked in the middle of the night?
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Do I have pinworms? My anus is itching mostly at night but daytime also. I scratched and there were few white lines could barely see them. What to do?
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