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I've been aware of my pinwoms for a few days and i don't experience itching. i'm noticing less and less in my stool. will good hygiene alone fix this?

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

You need treatment: Good hygiene will help but you need to get treatment to get fully eradicated from pin worm infection.

Dr Southard agreed

Answered 8/30/2015

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A member asked:

I've been aware of my pinwoms for a few days and i don't experience itching. i'm noticing less and less in my stool. will good hygiene alone fix this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Dr Southard agreed

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