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Saw wriggling pinworms in stools as a kid but never had treatment. 30 yrs later, no symptoms but should i take meds now to be sure they're gone?
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No symptoms: If no symptoms for 30 years no need to be treated for pinworms.
Answered 8/15/2020
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