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I'm just wondering, if you had a really severe infection of pinworms can it cause diarrhea and abdominal pain?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Pinworm 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.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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