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• #1 Pinworm infection – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pinworm/symptoms-causes/syc-20376382

  An adult pinworm generally is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (about 6 to 13 millimeters) in length. The most common symptom of infection is anal itching, particularly at night, as worms migrate to the host’s anal area to lay their eggs. […] Most people infected with pinworms have no symptoms, but some people experience anal itching and restless sleep. […] Symptoms of pinworm infection may include: Itching of the anal or vaginal area, Insomnia, irritability, teeth grinding and restlessness, Occasional stomach pain and nausea. […] Pinworms often cause no symptoms. […] Consult your doctor if you have severe anal itching, especially at night.

• #1 About Pinworm Infection | Pinworm Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/about/index.html

  Pinworm infection causes itching around the anus (butthole). […] Symptoms of pinworm infection are usually mild, and some people have no symptoms. […] If you do have symptoms, it is typically itching around the anus. […] Some infected people have difficulty sleeping or restlessness. […] Some infected people have reported abdominal pain. […] Occasionally, pinworms can move to the vaginal area, causing irritation and inflammation. […] Repeated scratching can make the skin red and puffy and lead to bacterial skin infections in addition to the pinworm infection.

• #1 Pinworms (Threadworms): Symptoms, How You Get Them & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21137-pinworms

  About a third of infected people dont experience symptoms. Others experience intense itching near the anus (butthole), especially when theyre trying to sleep. Watch out for these symptoms, which may signal a pinworm infection: […] Anal itching, especially at night: Female pinworms lay eggs around your anus at night, causing itching and irritation. The itching can be severe. […] Vaginal itching: Pinworm eggs on the skin surrounding your vagina can cause itching and discharge. […] Sleeplessness: The itching can lead to restlessness and keep you (or your child) from a good nights sleep. Sleep deprivation can make you tired during the day and have trouble concentrating. […] Your child will need treatment if they have a pinworm infection. Luckily, pinworms dont usually cause serious medical problems and are easy to cure.

• #1 Pinworm Infection

  https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/pinworm/fact_sheet.htm

  Pinworm infection may cause: […] Itching around the anal area, difficulty sleeping and irritability. […] If it is a severe infection, symptoms may include: nervousness, restlessness, loss of appetite, weight loss, girls may experience vaginal itching and irritation (vaginitis), if pinworms are near the vagina. […] Pinworms can survive up to two weeks on clothing, bedding or other objects, if kept at room temperature. […] The eggs may hatch while still attached to the skin around the anus. They then move through the rectum to the lower intestine, where they grow to adult size within two to six weeks. Pinworm infections can be spread as long as either worms or eggs are present. […] If infection occurs again, consult your health care provider. In some cases, it may be necessary to treat the patient and close family contacts more than once.

• #1 Roundworms: Parasitic Infection, Pinworm Symptoms, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15240-roundworms

  Pinworm is the most common roundworm infection in the United States. It most often occurs in children and can spread easily in school or daycare. The infection starts when eggs enter the mouth and travel to the intestines. The eggs hatch and develop into adult pinworms. […] Those with pinworm infections may experience mild symptoms or none at all. The most common symptom is itching around the anus or vagina. The itching can become intense after a pinworm lays eggs.

• #1 Pinworm infection – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinworm_infection

  Itchy anal area. […] The most common symptom is pruritus ani, or itching in the anal area. […] The period of time from swallowing eggs to the appearance of new eggs around the anus is 4 to 8 weeks. […] Some people who are infected do not have symptoms. […] One-third of individuals with pinworm infection are totally asymptomatic. […] The main symptoms are itching in and around the anus and perineum. […] The itching occurs mainly during the night, and is caused by the female pinworms migrating to lay eggs around the anus. […] The intensity of the itching varies, and it can be described as tickling, crawling sensations, or even acute pain. […] The itching leads to continuously scratching the area around the anus, which can further result in tearing of the skin and complications such as secondary bacterial infections, including bacterial skin inflammation, and hair follicle inflammation.

• #1 Pinworm infection – – Familiprix

  https://www.familiprix.com/en/articles/intestinal-worms?srsltid=AfmBOorfCSuJm8X1pTdbqLKa9PMlpOMdjabjwugrws2sVOJ6eMbhhtaX

  The main symptom is itching which can sometimes be intense. It is caused by a substance that the female pinworm uses to stick her eggs around the anus during the night. In many cases, the infected person will experience no symptoms. For others, the itching can be bad enough to cause difficulty sleeping. Some may even develop a skin infection from scratching. In cases of severe infection, symptoms can include: […] Pinworms reach maturity after 1 to 2 months. It can therefore take up to 60 days from infection for the first symptoms to appear. […] Speak with your health care provider if you or your child is experiencing any of the following: […] Itching around the anus, especially at night […] A skin infection from scratching.

• #1 Pinworm Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/pinworm_infection/article.htm

  Less common symptoms include: Abdominal pain, Secondary bacterial infections from intense skin scratching, Infrequent infection of the ureters and/or bladder may cause dysuria or bladder discomfort. […] Many infected children and adults have few or no symptoms, but if the pinworm infection is heavy, the symptoms can be correspondingly more severe. […] Untreated pinworms may cause or have a role in causing: Diarrhea, Significant malabsorption of food, Weight loss, Genital itching, Bedwetting (enuresis), Pain during urination (dysuria), Vaginal discharge can be associated with genital skin irritation and rash. […] Most of the time, pinworm infections do not cause any serious issues. Complications arise if the pinworm infection is severe. Some of the complications may include: Endometriosis, Salpingitis, Urethritis, Urinary tract infection (UTI), Vulvovaginitis, Possibly appendicitis.

• #1 Pinworms (threadworms): Symptoms, causes, and treatments

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175134

  Some people have no symptoms. If they occur, the main symptom is itching around the anus that can disturb sleep. This occurs 12 months after the pinworms enter the body, during the maturing and reproduction stage. […] If an individual only has a small number of adult worms, the symptoms will be mild, or there may be no symptoms. Symptoms are worse with a more severe infection. […] The main symptom of pinworms is itching around the anus, especially at night. […] Some people have no symptoms, but it can cause severe itching. In the long term, more severe complications can occur.

• #1 Pinworms (Threadworms): Symptoms, How You Get Them & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21137-pinworms

  No. Untreated pinworms lay more eggs, making it easier to spread the infection. Your child will need medicine to get rid of them. […] Your child may still have itching after treatment for about a week. To relieve the itching, you can: Wash their anal area with warm water and soap. Use a 1% hydrocortisone cream on the skin around their anus. […] Medications cure pinworms 90% to 100% of the time. With proper treatment, pinworms go away and dont cause long-term health problems.

• #1 Pinworm Infestation – Infectious Diseases – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/nematodes-roundworms/pinworm-infestation

  Most infected people have no symptoms or signs, but some experience perianal pruritus and develop perianal excoriations from scratching. […] Pinworms sometimes migrate to the vagina, causing pruritus and vaginitis. Rarely, they ascend through the upper female genital tract, causing peritoneal lesions. […] Most infected people have no symptoms or signs, but some have perianal pruritus. […] If patients are symptomatic, treat with mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, or albendazole.

• #1 Pinworm (Enterobiasis) Clinical Presentation: History, Physical Examination, Complications

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/225652-clinical

  The patient history of pinworm infection, also called enterobiasis, includes itching or prickling pain in the anal area (usually at nighttime or in the early morning), intense anal itching, restless sleep or difficulty sleeping, and, rarely, abdominal discomfort or loss of appetite. […] Most patients are asymptomatic, however. […] Although a hospital-based study of children aged 2-12 years found that perianal itching was not significantly more common in children who are infected than in children who are uninfected, persons who are Enterobius eggpositive typically visit a physician because of perianal itching. […] Some case reports have suggested that severe pinworm infection may be associated with an increased risk for appendicitis. […] Scratching the itchy area may cause eczema or a bacterial infection around the rectum. In girls, pinworm infection can spread to the vagina and may cause a vaginal discharge.

• #1 Enterobius Vermicularis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536974/

  Enterobius vermicularis, also called pinworm, is one of the most common helminth infections in the world, with most cases occurring in children. […] Pinworm infestation usually occurs in children. Transmission is via direct contact with contaminated items or even during sexual contact. Most infections are asymptomatic. While the cure rate is high, recurrences are common. […] Approximately a third of patients with Enterobius vermicularis are asymptomatic. The most common symptom associated with pinworm infestation is perianal itching. Perianal erythema may be seen due to the itching and scratching. Sometimes a superficial bacterial infection can occur at the scratching sites resulting in erythema and warmth. Persistent itching can cause disturbances in sleep and may lead to insomnia. Female genitourinary infections have also been reported in the literature. Watery diarrhea has been reported in some patients. Sometimes abdominal pain and other serious complications like appendicitis can occur due to worms blocking the lumen in the appendix or lead to inflammation around the appendix.

• #1 The Diagnosis and Treatment of Pinworm Infection

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6522669/

  Symptomatic infection with pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis), a human pathogen, is clinically relevant in Germany, with an estimated prevalence in childhood of 220%. […] Approximately 40% of affected individuals are oligo- or asymptomatic. […] The main symptom of infection is pronounced (peri-)anal pruritus, which occurs primarily at nighttime while the affected individual sleeps. This can lead to disturbed sleep, childhood enuresis (in up to 53% of cases) and impaired concentration during the day. […] Scratching in the perianal region can cause ulceration (excoriation) that shows a tendency toward bacterial superinfection. […] The role of E. vermicularis in relation to the pathogenesis of some cases of acute appendicitis has been the subject of controversy for many years, despite the fact that no causality has been reliably demonstrated. […] Alongside the intense itch, the disease is also characterized by marked psychosocial strain.

• #1 How to Treat Pinworm Infection: Symptoms, Home Remedies & Diagnosis

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/pinworms/article_em.htm

  Pinworms do not cause abdominal pain, bloody bowel movements, fevers, or poor appetite. If the person has any of these signs or symptoms, they may have a more serious condition and should call a doctor or visit the hospital’s emergency department. […] It is common to become reinfected with pinworms several months after treatment. […] Because the pinworm infection is so highly contagious, it is not unusual for infections to recur.

• #1 How to Treat Pinworm Infection: Symptoms, Home Remedies & Diagnosis

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/pinworms/article_em.htm

  Pinworm infections occur in all socioeconomic groups; however, human-to-human spread is favored by close, crowded living conditions. Spread among family members is common. […] The most common symptom of pinworms is an itchy rectal area. Symptoms are worse at night when the female worms are most active and crawl out of the anus to deposit their eggs. […] Many people have pinworms and don’t have any symptoms at all. […] This intense itching is felt to be due to an inflammatory response to the adult worm and her eggs in the perianal tissue. If severe scratching occurs, the skin may break down and allow development of a secondary bacterial infection. […] Pinworms can rarely migrate into the vagina or urinary tract causing irritation in these regions. Intense itching is again the prominent complaint.

• #1 Pinworms

  https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/pinworms/

  Itching and irritation of the anus and buttocks is the main symptom […] Sometimes, moves to the vagina and causes vaginal itching or discharge […] Pinworms can cause anal itching […] After taking the pinworm medicine, itching should stop in 5 to 7 days […] Anal symptoms last over 1 week after treatment […] Pinworm is seen (white, inch or 6 mm, and moves) […] Anal itching lasts more than 1 week […] You think your child needs to be seen […] Your child becomes worse.

• #1 Pinworm Infection | CommonSpirit Health

  https://www.commonspirit.org/conditions-treatments/pinworm-infection

  Many people with pinworms don’t have symptoms and don’t know that they’re infected. When symptoms occur, the most common ones are: […] Itching around the anus. […] Restless sleep, because itching is often worse at night. […] Pinworms can be annoying. But they don’t carry disease, and they rarely cause serious health problems. Sometimes people get a skin infection from scratching. […] Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if: […] Your child with pinworms develops other symptoms, such as: […] A fever or belly pain. […] Redness, tenderness, or swelling in the genital area. […] Itching in the genital area or vagina. […] Pain when urinating. […] A frequent or urgent need to urinate. […] Lack of control of urination. […] Watch closely for changes in your child’s health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: […] Your doctor gave your child medicine, and the pinworms have not cleared up as expected (usually within 4 to 6 weeks). […] Your child is having side effects from medicine for pinworms.

• #2 Enterobius Vermicularis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536974/

  Enterobius vermicularis, also called pinworm, is one of the most common helminth infections in the world, with most cases occurring in children. […] Pinworm infestation usually occurs in children. Transmission is via direct contact with contaminated items or even during sexual contact. Most infections are asymptomatic. While the cure rate is high, recurrences are common. […] Approximately a third of patients with Enterobius vermicularis are asymptomatic. The most common symptom associated with pinworm infestation is perianal itching. Perianal erythema may be seen due to the itching and scratching. Sometimes a superficial bacterial infection can occur at the scratching sites resulting in erythema and warmth. Persistent itching can cause disturbances in sleep and may lead to insomnia. Female genitourinary infections have also been reported in the literature. Watery diarrhea has been reported in some patients. Sometimes abdominal pain and other serious complications like appendicitis can occur due to worms blocking the lumen in the appendix or lead to inflammation around the appendix.

• #2 Pinworms | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/pinworms

  The major symptom is an itchy bottom, particularly at night. […] Pinworm infections often produce no symptoms but, when they occur, symptoms can include: itchy bottom, especially at night, reduced appetite, feeling mildly unwell, inflammation of the vagina, adult worms can sometimes be seen in the faeces, and eggs may be seen clinging to the skin around the anus, irritability and behavioural changes.

• #2 Pinworm Infection

  https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/pinworm/fact_sheet.htm

  Pinworm infection may cause: […] Itching around the anal area, difficulty sleeping and irritability. […] If it is a severe infection, symptoms may include: nervousness, restlessness, loss of appetite, weight loss, girls may experience vaginal itching and irritation (vaginitis), if pinworms are near the vagina. […] Pinworms can survive up to two weeks on clothing, bedding or other objects, if kept at room temperature. […] The eggs may hatch while still attached to the skin around the anus. They then move through the rectum to the lower intestine, where they grow to adult size within two to six weeks. Pinworm infections can be spread as long as either worms or eggs are present. […] If infection occurs again, consult your health care provider. In some cases, it may be necessary to treat the patient and close family contacts more than once.

• #2 About Pinworm Infection | Pinworm Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/about/index.html

  Pinworm infection causes itching around the anus (butthole). […] Symptoms of pinworm infection are usually mild, and some people have no symptoms. […] If you do have symptoms, it is typically itching around the anus. […] Some infected people have difficulty sleeping or restlessness. […] Some infected people have reported abdominal pain. […] Occasionally, pinworms can move to the vaginal area, causing irritation and inflammation. […] Repeated scratching can make the skin red and puffy and lead to bacterial skin infections in addition to the pinworm infection.

• #2 Pinworms, threadworms, enterobiasis, oxyuriasis

  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/pinworms

  The most common symptom caused by pinworms is itching around the anus. The itchiness tends to be worse at night when the female worms are active on the skin surface and can cause trouble sleeping. […] The adult worms sometimes migrate to the vagina instead of returning to the bowel. This may result in an itchy vaginitis with a mucous or blood-stained discharge. […] Severe infestations rarely result in abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting. […] However 40% of infested individuals have minimal symptoms or are asymptomatic.

• #2 Pinworm Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/pinworm_infection/article.htm

  Less common symptoms include: Abdominal pain, Secondary bacterial infections from intense skin scratching, Infrequent infection of the ureters and/or bladder may cause dysuria or bladder discomfort. […] Many infected children and adults have few or no symptoms, but if the pinworm infection is heavy, the symptoms can be correspondingly more severe. […] Untreated pinworms may cause or have a role in causing: Diarrhea, Significant malabsorption of food, Weight loss, Genital itching, Bedwetting (enuresis), Pain during urination (dysuria), Vaginal discharge can be associated with genital skin irritation and rash. […] Most of the time, pinworm infections do not cause any serious issues. Complications arise if the pinworm infection is severe. Some of the complications may include: Endometriosis, Salpingitis, Urethritis, Urinary tract infection (UTI), Vulvovaginitis, Possibly appendicitis.

• #2 Pinworm Infection – What You Need to Know

  https://www.drugs.com/cg/pinworm-infection.html

  Your child may not have any symptoms, or he or she may have any of the following: […] Itching around the anus that is worse at night […] Irritability and trouble sleeping […] Decreased appetite, and losing weight without trying […] Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea […] Abdominal pain […] Bed wetting or pain during urination […] Redness or bleeding around your child’s anus […] Urinary tract infection or vaginal infections in females.

• #2 Pinworm infection – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinworm_infection

  Itchy anal area. […] The most common symptom is pruritus ani, or itching in the anal area. […] The period of time from swallowing eggs to the appearance of new eggs around the anus is 4 to 8 weeks. […] Some people who are infected do not have symptoms. […] One-third of individuals with pinworm infection are totally asymptomatic. […] The main symptoms are itching in and around the anus and perineum. […] The itching occurs mainly during the night, and is caused by the female pinworms migrating to lay eggs around the anus. […] The intensity of the itching varies, and it can be described as tickling, crawling sensations, or even acute pain. […] The itching leads to continuously scratching the area around the anus, which can further result in tearing of the skin and complications such as secondary bacterial infections, including bacterial skin inflammation, and hair follicle inflammation.

• #2 Threadworms

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/

  You might also see them around your child’s bottom (anus). The worms usually come out at night while your child is sleeping. […] Other symptoms can include: extreme itching around the anus or vagina, particularly at night; irritability and waking up during the night. […] Less common signs of worms include: weight loss; wetting the bed; irritated skin around the anus. […] Threadworms spread when their eggs are swallowed. They lay eggs around your bottom (anus), which make it itchy. The eggs get stuck on your fingers when you scratch. They can then pass on to anything you touch, including: clothes; toys; toothbrushes; kitchen or bathroom surfaces; bedding; food. […] Eggs can pass to other people when they touch these surfaces and then touch their mouth. The eggs can survive up to 2 weeks. The larvae hatch from the eggs in your gut after you swallow them, and take 1 to 2 months to mature into threadworms.

• #2 Pinworm Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/pinworm_infection/article.htm

  Pinworm infection is an infestation of the large intestine and anal area by a small, white parasite that resembles a „worm.” […] Pinworm infection symptoms are caused by the female pinworm moving and laying her eggs, and this usually occurs at night. […] Symptoms of pinworms in adults include: Itching and irritation around the anus or vagina, Difficulty sleeping or restlessness at night, Abdominal pain. […] The signs and symptoms may include one or more of the following: Intense itching (pruritus) around the anus and/or vagina, Discomfort in the anal and/or vaginal area, Rash or skin irritation around the anus or vagina, Insomnia or difficulty sleeping and/or restlessness due to irritation of the skin, Pinworms often can be seen on the anal skin or in the stools, sometimes detected in the vagina, and may produce some vaginal discharge.

• #2 Pinworms (threadworms): Symptoms, causes, and treatments

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175134

  Some people have no symptoms. If they occur, the main symptom is itching around the anus that can disturb sleep. This occurs 12 months after the pinworms enter the body, during the maturing and reproduction stage. […] If an individual only has a small number of adult worms, the symptoms will be mild, or there may be no symptoms. Symptoms are worse with a more severe infection. […] The main symptom of pinworms is itching around the anus, especially at night. […] Some people have no symptoms, but it can cause severe itching. In the long term, more severe complications can occur.

• #2 Pinworm Infections – Kidshealth | Akron Children’s

  https://www.akronchildrens.org/kidshealth/en/parents/pinworm.html

  Pinworms are tiny worms that can cause an infection in the intestines. Pinworm infections affects millions of people each year, especially school-age kids. […] If your child develops a pinworm infection, try not to worry. Pinworms don’t cause any harm (just itching and restless sleep), and it won’t take long to get rid of them. […] Common signs of a pinworm infection are: itching around the anus (especially at night), trouble sleeping, vaginal discharge in girls, if pinworms spread to the vagina, sore, red infected anal skin (which can happen from scratching), tiny white worms (like a piece of thread, as big as a staple): around the anus (check after your child has been asleep for 23 hours), in the toilet or on the toilet paper after your child goes to the bathroom, in the underwear in the morning.

• #2 Enterobius Vermicularis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536974/

  Prognosis following a pinworm infection is excellent. Patients are recommended to follow up with their physicians after completion of the treatment to make sure they do not have any reinfection. If symptoms recur then testing and treatment as above should be re-initiated. […] Occasionally a superficial bacterial infection can occur at the scratching sites due to intense perianal pruritus. Other complications reported are female genitourinary infections like vulvovaginitis, urinary tract infection in young girls. Appendicitis has also been reported as a consequence of longstanding pinworm infestation.

• #2 What Are Pinworms? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/pinworms/guide/

  Pinworm infections usually dont cause any serious issues. However, there is the possibility of a secondary bacterial infection, which can occur when a lot of irritation and scratching of the anal area causes the skin to break. […] Other complications are rare but can include: Vaginitis The vagina can become inflamed if a heavy infestation of worms travel from the anal area to the vagina. […] Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) UTIs may occur in some cases. […] Weight Loss Loss of weight is a rare but possible complication. […] Appendicitis Appendicitis is another potential secondary infection.

• #2 Symptoms of Parasites: 7 Signs (with Online Symptom Test) – Tua Saúde

  https://www.tuasaude.com/en/symptoms-of-pinworms/

  In women, the infection can also contaminate the vaginal tract, leading to vaginitis and even infertility if the parasites multiply in the fallopian tubes and cause obstructions. […] If the parasite travels up the intestine, it can reach the appendix and cause acute appendicitis, although this is not very common.

• #2 Clinical Overview of Pinworm infection | Pinworm Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html

  Most people have no symptoms or signs of a pinworm infection. If a person does, it typically itching in the perianal region. […] Occasionally, invasion of the female genital tract can occur causing inflammation of the vulva and vagina with rare inflammatory reactions occurring in the pelvis or peritoneum. Appendicitis has been associated with pinworm infection in rare cases.

• #2 Threadworms: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://patient.info/skin-conditions/itchy-bottom-pruritus-ani/threadworms

  Threadworms infect the gut and lay eggs around the anus which causes itchiness. […] Common symptoms include: […] Severe itching around the anus. […] Waking up during the night as a result of the itching. […] Young girls in particular also often complain of severe itching around the vulva and vagina, usually in the night or soon after going to bed. […] Not usually. Often, the worst thing about them is the itch and discomfort around the back passage (anus) which can wake people from sleep. […] Large numbers of threadworms may possibly cause mild tummy (abdominal) pains and make a child irritable. […] Rarely, threadworms can cause other problems such as loss of appetite and weight loss.

• #2 Threadworms (pinworms) – symptoms and treatment | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/threadworms-pinworms

  Threadworms are tiny white worms that can live in your intestines. They are most common in children, and cause itching around the anal area. The main symptom caused by worms is itching in around your anus (bottom). This gets worse at night. Other symptoms may include: feeling irritable, eating less than usual, seeing adult worms in your poo, having trouble sleeping because of the itchiness. Scratching can cause redness and sometimes infection around the anus. Females may get itching in and around the vagina. This can cause vaginal discharge. Many people who have worms don’t have any symptoms. […] Treating threadworms does not stop them coming back.

• #2 How to Treat Pinworm Infection: Symptoms, Home Remedies & Diagnosis

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/pinworms/article_em.htm

  Pinworm infections occur in all socioeconomic groups; however, human-to-human spread is favored by close, crowded living conditions. Spread among family members is common. […] The most common symptom of pinworms is an itchy rectal area. Symptoms are worse at night when the female worms are most active and crawl out of the anus to deposit their eggs. […] Many people have pinworms and don’t have any symptoms at all. […] This intense itching is felt to be due to an inflammatory response to the adult worm and her eggs in the perianal tissue. If severe scratching occurs, the skin may break down and allow development of a secondary bacterial infection. […] Pinworms can rarely migrate into the vagina or urinary tract causing irritation in these regions. Intense itching is again the prominent complaint.

• #2 Pinworms: Infection, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/pinworms

  The most common symptom of a pinworm infection is intense itching around the anus. […] Symptoms can include: strong, frequent itching of the anal area, restless sleep due to anal itching and discomfort, pain, rash, or other skin irritation around the anus, pinworms in your anal area, pinworms in your stool. […] The most common symptom is intense itching around the anus. […] Pinworm infection can be treated with medication and household cleaning. However, repeat infection is possible.

• #2 Pinworm Infestation – Infectious Diseases – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/nematodes-roundworms/pinworm-infestation

  Most infected people have no symptoms or signs, but some experience perianal pruritus and develop perianal excoriations from scratching. […] Pinworms sometimes migrate to the vagina, causing pruritus and vaginitis. Rarely, they ascend through the upper female genital tract, causing peritoneal lesions. […] Most infected people have no symptoms or signs, but some have perianal pruritus. […] If patients are symptomatic, treat with mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, or albendazole.

• #2 Pinworm infection – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice

  https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/443

  Pinworm infection is the most common helminthic infection in the US. […] Although most infected individuals are asymptomatic, perianal itching is the most common clinical presentation. […] The classic clinical presentation is intense perianal itching (pruritus ani) without evidence of systemic inflammation. […] Key diagnostic factors include perianal pruritus, perianal erythema, and presence of worms. […] Other diagnostic factors include restlessness, insomnia, and vulvar pruritus.

• #2 Pinworms

  https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/pinworms/

  Itching and irritation of the anus and buttocks is the main symptom […] Sometimes, moves to the vagina and causes vaginal itching or discharge […] Pinworms can cause anal itching […] After taking the pinworm medicine, itching should stop in 5 to 7 days […] Anal symptoms last over 1 week after treatment […] Pinworm is seen (white, inch or 6 mm, and moves) […] Anal itching lasts more than 1 week […] You think your child needs to be seen […] Your child becomes worse.

• #2 Pinworms

  https://www.babycenter.com/health/illness-and-infection/pinworms_10897

  Pinworms occasionally cause nausea and vomiting, too. […] Symptoms of pinworm infestation usually disappear within one week of treatment. […] But because treatment kills only the worms, the doctor may want you to repeat the treatment two weeks later even if symptoms have disappeared. […] After treatment, you may see a lot of worms in your child’s stool, some moving and wriggling. This may make you shudder, but it’s no cause for alarm. It just means the worms are leaving your child’s body.

• #2

  https://www.singhealth.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/pinworms

  The most common signs of a pinworm infection are: […] The itching is usually worse at night because the worms move to the area around the anus to lay their eggs (up to 10,000 to 15,000 eggs). In girls, pinworm infection can spread to the vagina and cause a vaginal discharge. If the itching breaks the skin, it also could lead to a bacterial skin infection. Pinworms can also cause bedwetting at night. […] Some infected people have no symptoms at all. […] Itching during the night in a child’s perianal area strongly suggests pinworm infection. Diagnosis is made by identifying the worm or its eggs. […] Although medicine takes care of the worm infection, the itching may continue for about a week. Apply a zinc ointment or other medicine to help stop the itching.

• #2 Pinworms (Threadworms): Symptoms, How You Get Them & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21137-pinworms

  No. Untreated pinworms lay more eggs, making it easier to spread the infection. Your child will need medicine to get rid of them. […] Your child may still have itching after treatment for about a week. To relieve the itching, you can: Wash their anal area with warm water and soap. Use a 1% hydrocortisone cream on the skin around their anus. […] Medications cure pinworms 90% to 100% of the time. With proper treatment, pinworms go away and dont cause long-term health problems.

• #2 Pinworms Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/pinworms

  Pinworms are small worms that infect the intestines. […] Symptoms of pinworm infection include: Difficulty sleeping due to the itching that occurs during the night, Intense itching around the anus, Irritability due to itching and interrupted sleep, Irritated or infected skin around the anus, from constant scratching, Irritation or discomfort of the vagina in young girls (if an adult worm enters the vagina rather than the anus), Loss of appetite and weight (uncommon, but can occur in severe infections). […] Pinworm infection is fully treatable with anti-worm medicine. […] Contact your provider for an appointment if: You or your child has symptoms of pinworm infection, You have seen pinworms on your child.

• #2 How to Treat Pinworm Infection: Symptoms, Home Remedies & Diagnosis

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/pinworms/article_em.htm

  Pinworms do not cause abdominal pain, bloody bowel movements, fevers, or poor appetite. If the person has any of these signs or symptoms, they may have a more serious condition and should call a doctor or visit the hospital’s emergency department. […] It is common to become reinfected with pinworms several months after treatment. […] Because the pinworm infection is so highly contagious, it is not unusual for infections to recur.

• #2 Pinworm Infection | CommonSpirit Health

  https://www.commonspirit.org/conditions-treatments/pinworm-infection

  Many people with pinworms don’t have symptoms and don’t know that they’re infected. When symptoms occur, the most common ones are: […] Itching around the anus. […] Restless sleep, because itching is often worse at night. […] Pinworms can be annoying. But they don’t carry disease, and they rarely cause serious health problems. Sometimes people get a skin infection from scratching. […] Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if: […] Your child with pinworms develops other symptoms, such as: […] A fever or belly pain. […] Redness, tenderness, or swelling in the genital area. […] Itching in the genital area or vagina. […] Pain when urinating. […] A frequent or urgent need to urinate. […] Lack of control of urination. […] Watch closely for changes in your child’s health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: […] Your doctor gave your child medicine, and the pinworms have not cleared up as expected (usually within 4 to 6 weeks). […] Your child is having side effects from medicine for pinworms.

• #3 Enterobius Vermicularis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536974/

  Enterobius vermicularis, also called pinworm, is one of the most common helminth infections in the world, with most cases occurring in children. […] Pinworm infestation usually occurs in children. Transmission is via direct contact with contaminated items or even during sexual contact. Most infections are asymptomatic. While the cure rate is high, recurrences are common. […] Approximately a third of patients with Enterobius vermicularis are asymptomatic. The most common symptom associated with pinworm infestation is perianal itching. Perianal erythema may be seen due to the itching and scratching. Sometimes a superficial bacterial infection can occur at the scratching sites resulting in erythema and warmth. Persistent itching can cause disturbances in sleep and may lead to insomnia. Female genitourinary infections have also been reported in the literature. Watery diarrhea has been reported in some patients. Sometimes abdominal pain and other serious complications like appendicitis can occur due to worms blocking the lumen in the appendix or lead to inflammation around the appendix.

• #3 EMVERM® (mebendazole)—Pinworm Symptoms

  https://www.emverm.com/pinworm-symptoms/

  Intense scratching of the bottom may also lead to a bacterial infection. The main symptom or sign of a pinworm infection is intense scratching of the bottom. This is caused by the movement of the pinworms and the sticky eggs they lay around the infected person’s anal area while the person sleeps at night. […] People with pinworm infection may also sleep poorly, be irritable, and restless. Pinworm infection can negatively affect sleep. […] Other symptoms of pinworm infection may include abdominal pain, teeth grinding, weight loss, bed-wetting, pain while urinating, and nausea. Pinworm may lead to urinary tract infections (UTIs). Bacteria carried by pinworms from the rectum to the urinary tract may result in recurrent UTIs.

• #3 Pinworm (threadworm) infection

  https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/pinworm-threadworm-infection

  In the majority of children and adults, infection is asymptomatic. […] The migration of the female worm from the rectum and then the anus to lay eggs on the perianal skin during the night can lead to perianal pruritus or disturbed sleep or irritability. Sometimes, secondary infection of the scratched skin occurs. In children, the pinworm can cause vulvovaginitis during its migration from the anus. […] The diagnosis should be suspected in children with a perianal itch, and is confirmed by detection of the pinworms characteristic eggs. […] The lifecycle requires 26 weeks to complete. […] Communicability continues as long as the eggs are being discharged onto the perianal area. The eggs can survive for several days in the right conditions. Reinfection from contaminated hands is common. […] Infection does not confer immunity.

• #3 Pinworms Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/pinworms

  Pinworms are small worms that infect the intestines. […] Symptoms of pinworm infection include: Difficulty sleeping due to the itching that occurs during the night, Intense itching around the anus, Irritability due to itching and interrupted sleep, Irritated or infected skin around the anus, from constant scratching, Irritation or discomfort of the vagina in young girls (if an adult worm enters the vagina rather than the anus), Loss of appetite and weight (uncommon, but can occur in severe infections). […] Pinworm infection is fully treatable with anti-worm medicine. […] Contact your provider for an appointment if: You or your child has symptoms of pinworm infection, You have seen pinworms on your child.

• #3 Pinworm Infection

  https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/pinworm/fact_sheet.htm

  Pinworm infection may cause: […] Itching around the anal area, difficulty sleeping and irritability. […] If it is a severe infection, symptoms may include: nervousness, restlessness, loss of appetite, weight loss, girls may experience vaginal itching and irritation (vaginitis), if pinworms are near the vagina. […] Pinworms can survive up to two weeks on clothing, bedding or other objects, if kept at room temperature. […] The eggs may hatch while still attached to the skin around the anus. They then move through the rectum to the lower intestine, where they grow to adult size within two to six weeks. Pinworm infections can be spread as long as either worms or eggs are present. […] If infection occurs again, consult your health care provider. In some cases, it may be necessary to treat the patient and close family contacts more than once.

• #3 Pinworm Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/pinworm_infection/article.htm

  Pinworm infection is an infestation of the large intestine and anal area by a small, white parasite that resembles a „worm.” […] Pinworm infection symptoms are caused by the female pinworm moving and laying her eggs, and this usually occurs at night. […] Symptoms of pinworms in adults include: Itching and irritation around the anus or vagina, Difficulty sleeping or restlessness at night, Abdominal pain. […] The signs and symptoms may include one or more of the following: Intense itching (pruritus) around the anus and/or vagina, Discomfort in the anal and/or vaginal area, Rash or skin irritation around the anus or vagina, Insomnia or difficulty sleeping and/or restlessness due to irritation of the skin, Pinworms often can be seen on the anal skin or in the stools, sometimes detected in the vagina, and may produce some vaginal discharge.

• #3 The Diagnosis and Treatment of Pinworm Infection

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6522669/

  Symptomatic infection with pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis), a human pathogen, is clinically relevant in Germany, with an estimated prevalence in childhood of 220%. […] Approximately 40% of affected individuals are oligo- or asymptomatic. […] The main symptom of infection is pronounced (peri-)anal pruritus, which occurs primarily at nighttime while the affected individual sleeps. This can lead to disturbed sleep, childhood enuresis (in up to 53% of cases) and impaired concentration during the day. […] Scratching in the perianal region can cause ulceration (excoriation) that shows a tendency toward bacterial superinfection. […] The role of E. vermicularis in relation to the pathogenesis of some cases of acute appendicitis has been the subject of controversy for many years, despite the fact that no causality has been reliably demonstrated. […] Alongside the intense itch, the disease is also characterized by marked psychosocial strain.

• #3 About Pinworm Infection | Pinworm Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/about/index.html

  Pinworm infection causes itching around the anus (butthole). […] Symptoms of pinworm infection are usually mild, and some people have no symptoms. […] If you do have symptoms, it is typically itching around the anus. […] Some infected people have difficulty sleeping or restlessness. […] Some infected people have reported abdominal pain. […] Occasionally, pinworms can move to the vaginal area, causing irritation and inflammation. […] Repeated scratching can make the skin red and puffy and lead to bacterial skin infections in addition to the pinworm infection.

• #3 Clinical Overview of Pinworm infection | Pinworm Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html

  Most people have no symptoms or signs of a pinworm infection. If a person does, it typically itching in the perianal region. […] Occasionally, invasion of the female genital tract can occur causing inflammation of the vulva and vagina with rare inflammatory reactions occurring in the pelvis or peritoneum. Appendicitis has been associated with pinworm infection in rare cases.

• #3 Threadworms

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/

  You might also see them around your child’s bottom (anus). The worms usually come out at night while your child is sleeping. […] Other symptoms can include: extreme itching around the anus or vagina, particularly at night; irritability and waking up during the night. […] Less common signs of worms include: weight loss; wetting the bed; irritated skin around the anus. […] Threadworms spread when their eggs are swallowed. They lay eggs around your bottom (anus), which make it itchy. The eggs get stuck on your fingers when you scratch. They can then pass on to anything you touch, including: clothes; toys; toothbrushes; kitchen or bathroom surfaces; bedding; food. […] Eggs can pass to other people when they touch these surfaces and then touch their mouth. The eggs can survive up to 2 weeks. The larvae hatch from the eggs in your gut after you swallow them, and take 1 to 2 months to mature into threadworms.

• #3 Pinworm infection – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pinworm/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376386

  Your doctor can confirm the presence of pinworms by identifying the worms or eggs. […] You may have mild gastrointestinal side effects during the course of treatment, and you often need to take at least two doses to get rid of the pinworms completely. […] If you have anal itching, try not to scratch.

• #3 Pinworms: MedlinePlus

  https://medlineplus.gov/pinworms.html

  Pinworms are small parasites that can live in the colon and rectum. You get them when you swallow their eggs. The eggs hatch inside your intestines. While you sleep, the female pinworms leave the intestines through the anus and lay eggs on nearby skin. […] Many people have no symptoms at all. Some people feel itching around the anus or vagina. The itching may become intense, interfere with sleep, and make you irritable. […] Your health care provider can diagnose pinworm infection by finding the eggs. A common way to collect the eggs is with a sticky piece of clear tape. Mild infections may not need treatment. If you do need medicine, everyone in the household should take it.

• #3 Pinworms

  https://www.babycenter.com/health/illness-and-infection/pinworms_10897

  Pinworms occasionally cause nausea and vomiting, too. […] Symptoms of pinworm infestation usually disappear within one week of treatment. […] But because treatment kills only the worms, the doctor may want you to repeat the treatment two weeks later even if symptoms have disappeared. […] After treatment, you may see a lot of worms in your child’s stool, some moving and wriggling. This may make you shudder, but it’s no cause for alarm. It just means the worms are leaving your child’s body.

• #3

  https://www.singhealth.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/pinworms

  The most common signs of a pinworm infection are: […] The itching is usually worse at night because the worms move to the area around the anus to lay their eggs (up to 10,000 to 15,000 eggs). In girls, pinworm infection can spread to the vagina and cause a vaginal discharge. If the itching breaks the skin, it also could lead to a bacterial skin infection. Pinworms can also cause bedwetting at night. […] Some infected people have no symptoms at all. […] Itching during the night in a child’s perianal area strongly suggests pinworm infection. Diagnosis is made by identifying the worm or its eggs. […] Although medicine takes care of the worm infection, the itching may continue for about a week. Apply a zinc ointment or other medicine to help stop the itching.

• #3 Pinworms

  https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/pinworms/

  Itching and irritation of the anus and buttocks is the main symptom […] Sometimes, moves to the vagina and causes vaginal itching or discharge […] Pinworms can cause anal itching […] After taking the pinworm medicine, itching should stop in 5 to 7 days […] Anal symptoms last over 1 week after treatment […] Pinworm is seen (white, inch or 6 mm, and moves) […] Anal itching lasts more than 1 week […] You think your child needs to be seen […] Your child becomes worse.

• #3 Pinworm Infection | CommonSpirit Health

  https://www.commonspirit.org/conditions-treatments/pinworm-infection

  Many people with pinworms don’t have symptoms and don’t know that they’re infected. When symptoms occur, the most common ones are: […] Itching around the anus. […] Restless sleep, because itching is often worse at night. […] Pinworms can be annoying. But they don’t carry disease, and they rarely cause serious health problems. Sometimes people get a skin infection from scratching. […] Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if: […] Your child with pinworms develops other symptoms, such as: […] A fever or belly pain. […] Redness, tenderness, or swelling in the genital area. […] Itching in the genital area or vagina. […] Pain when urinating. […] A frequent or urgent need to urinate. […] Lack of control of urination. […] Watch closely for changes in your child’s health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: […] Your doctor gave your child medicine, and the pinworms have not cleared up as expected (usually within 4 to 6 weeks). […] Your child is having side effects from medicine for pinworms.

• #4 Pinworms (Threadworms): Symptoms, How You Get Them & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21137-pinworms

  About a third of infected people dont experience symptoms. Others experience intense itching near the anus (butthole), especially when theyre trying to sleep. Watch out for these symptoms, which may signal a pinworm infection: […] Anal itching, especially at night: Female pinworms lay eggs around your anus at night, causing itching and irritation. The itching can be severe. […] Vaginal itching: Pinworm eggs on the skin surrounding your vagina can cause itching and discharge. […] Sleeplessness: The itching can lead to restlessness and keep you (or your child) from a good nights sleep. Sleep deprivation can make you tired during the day and have trouble concentrating. […] Your child will need treatment if they have a pinworm infection. Luckily, pinworms dont usually cause serious medical problems and are easy to cure.

• #4 Pinworm Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/pinworm_infection/article.htm

  Pinworm infection is an infestation of the large intestine and anal area by a small, white parasite that resembles a „worm.” […] Pinworm infection symptoms are caused by the female pinworm moving and laying her eggs, and this usually occurs at night. […] Symptoms of pinworms in adults include: Itching and irritation around the anus or vagina, Difficulty sleeping or restlessness at night, Abdominal pain. […] The signs and symptoms may include one or more of the following: Intense itching (pruritus) around the anus and/or vagina, Discomfort in the anal and/or vaginal area, Rash or skin irritation around the anus or vagina, Insomnia or difficulty sleeping and/or restlessness due to irritation of the skin, Pinworms often can be seen on the anal skin or in the stools, sometimes detected in the vagina, and may produce some vaginal discharge.

• #4 Pinworm Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/pinworm_infection/article.htm

  Less common symptoms include: Abdominal pain, Secondary bacterial infections from intense skin scratching, Infrequent infection of the ureters and/or bladder may cause dysuria or bladder discomfort. […] Many infected children and adults have few or no symptoms, but if the pinworm infection is heavy, the symptoms can be correspondingly more severe. […] Untreated pinworms may cause or have a role in causing: Diarrhea, Significant malabsorption of food, Weight loss, Genital itching, Bedwetting (enuresis), Pain during urination (dysuria), Vaginal discharge can be associated with genital skin irritation and rash. […] Most of the time, pinworm infections do not cause any serious issues. Complications arise if the pinworm infection is severe. Some of the complications may include: Endometriosis, Salpingitis, Urethritis, Urinary tract infection (UTI), Vulvovaginitis, Possibly appendicitis.

• #4 Pinworm Infections (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/pinworm.html

  Call the doctor if your child complains of itchy skin or always seems to be scratching the anal or vaginal area. […] Also ask if pinworms could be why your child has trouble sleeping or has begun to wet the bed. (Pinworms can irritate the urethra the tube through which pee leaves the body and lead to bedwetting.) […] Remember that pinworms are quite common among kids and aren’t harmful. By taking medicine and following some prevention tips, you’ll be rid of the worms in no time.

• #4 What Are Pinworms? – Treatment & Symptoms | familydoctor.org

  https://familydoctor.org/condition/pinworm-infection/

  Pinworm infection is an intestinal infection caused by small, white worms. Anyone can get it, but it’s most common in young children. It’s easily treated. […] If your child is infected with pinworms, they may frequently scratch their bottom. Your child may also move around a lot in bed at night or not be able to sleep. That’s because your child it itchy. The itching is caused by the female pinworm that comes out of the rectum to lay eggs around the anus (the opening to the rectum). The eggs stay in the upper part of the intestine until they hatch. After they hatch, the worms move down the length of the intestine, and then out the anus where they lay more eggs. […] You also may be able to see the tiny, white worms (shorter than 1/2 inch in length) on your child’s bottom at night. Or the worms may show up in your child’s stools.

• #4 About Pinworm Infection | Pinworm Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/about/index.html

  Pinworm infection causes itching around the anus (butthole). […] Symptoms of pinworm infection are usually mild, and some people have no symptoms. […] If you do have symptoms, it is typically itching around the anus. […] Some infected people have difficulty sleeping or restlessness. […] Some infected people have reported abdominal pain. […] Occasionally, pinworms can move to the vaginal area, causing irritation and inflammation. […] Repeated scratching can make the skin red and puffy and lead to bacterial skin infections in addition to the pinworm infection.

• #4 Pinworms | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/pinworms

  The major symptom is an itchy bottom, particularly at night. […] Pinworm infections often produce no symptoms but, when they occur, symptoms can include: itchy bottom, especially at night, reduced appetite, feeling mildly unwell, inflammation of the vagina, adult worms can sometimes be seen in the faeces, and eggs may be seen clinging to the skin around the anus, irritability and behavioural changes.

• #4 Clinical Overview of Pinworm infection | Pinworm Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html

  Most people have no symptoms or signs of a pinworm infection. If a person does, it typically itching in the perianal region. […] Occasionally, invasion of the female genital tract can occur causing inflammation of the vulva and vagina with rare inflammatory reactions occurring in the pelvis or peritoneum. Appendicitis has been associated with pinworm infection in rare cases.

• #4 Pinworm Infection

  https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/pinworm/fact_sheet.htm

  Pinworm infection may cause: […] Itching around the anal area, difficulty sleeping and irritability. […] If it is a severe infection, symptoms may include: nervousness, restlessness, loss of appetite, weight loss, girls may experience vaginal itching and irritation (vaginitis), if pinworms are near the vagina. […] Pinworms can survive up to two weeks on clothing, bedding or other objects, if kept at room temperature. […] The eggs may hatch while still attached to the skin around the anus. They then move through the rectum to the lower intestine, where they grow to adult size within two to six weeks. Pinworm infections can be spread as long as either worms or eggs are present. […] If infection occurs again, consult your health care provider. In some cases, it may be necessary to treat the patient and close family contacts more than once.

• #4 Pinworm Infection | CommonSpirit Health

  https://www.commonspirit.org/conditions-treatments/pinworm-infection

  Many people with pinworms don’t have symptoms and don’t know that they’re infected. When symptoms occur, the most common ones are: […] Itching around the anus. […] Restless sleep, because itching is often worse at night. […] Pinworms can be annoying. But they don’t carry disease, and they rarely cause serious health problems. Sometimes people get a skin infection from scratching. […] Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if: […] Your child with pinworms develops other symptoms, such as: […] A fever or belly pain. […] Redness, tenderness, or swelling in the genital area. […] Itching in the genital area or vagina. […] Pain when urinating. […] A frequent or urgent need to urinate. […] Lack of control of urination. […] Watch closely for changes in your child’s health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: […] Your doctor gave your child medicine, and the pinworms have not cleared up as expected (usually within 4 to 6 weeks). […] Your child is having side effects from medicine for pinworms.

• #4 How to Treat Pinworm Infection: Symptoms, Home Remedies & Diagnosis

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/pinworms/article_em.htm

  Pinworms do not cause abdominal pain, bloody bowel movements, fevers, or poor appetite. If the person has any of these signs or symptoms, they may have a more serious condition and should call a doctor or visit the hospital’s emergency department. […] It is common to become reinfected with pinworms several months after treatment. […] Because the pinworm infection is so highly contagious, it is not unusual for infections to recur.

• #5 Pinworm Infections (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/pinworm.html

  Pinworm infections affects millions of people each year, especially school-age kids. […] If your child develops a pinworm infection, try not to worry. Pinworms don’t cause any harm (just itching and restless sleep), and it won’t take long to get rid of them. […] Common signs of a pinworm infection are: itching around the anus (especially at night), trouble sleeping, vaginal discharge in girls, if pinworms spread to the vagina, sore, red infected anal skin (which can happen from scratching), tiny white worms (like a piece of thread, as big as a staple): around the anus (check after your child has been asleep for 23 hours), in the toilet or on the toilet paper after your child goes to the bathroom, in the underwear in the morning. […] Belly pain and nausea are less common symptoms but can happen if there are many pinworms in the intestines.

• #5 Pinworms: Infection, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention

  https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/pinworms-infection

  Most people who are infected don’t have symptoms. If you do, they might include: […] Anal itching, especially at night […] Restless sleep […] Itching in the vaginal area if adult worms move to your vagina […] Feeling irritable […] Abdominal pain that comes and goes. […] You may see a red rash around your anus or vagina. The skin in these areas might look inflamed and puffy, especially if you scratch the itchy rash. Scratching can also cause a skin infection with redness and swelling. […] Pinworm infections are very common in school-aged children. Signs that your child has a pinworm infection include if they’re itching around their anus or vagina, feeling irritable, and having belly pain.

• #5 Pinworm (threadworm) infection

  https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/pinworm-threadworm-infection

  In the majority of children and adults, infection is asymptomatic. […] The migration of the female worm from the rectum and then the anus to lay eggs on the perianal skin during the night can lead to perianal pruritus or disturbed sleep or irritability. Sometimes, secondary infection of the scratched skin occurs. In children, the pinworm can cause vulvovaginitis during its migration from the anus. […] The diagnosis should be suspected in children with a perianal itch, and is confirmed by detection of the pinworms characteristic eggs. […] The lifecycle requires 26 weeks to complete. […] Communicability continues as long as the eggs are being discharged onto the perianal area. The eggs can survive for several days in the right conditions. Reinfection from contaminated hands is common. […] Infection does not confer immunity.

• #5 Pinworm Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/pinworm_infection/article.htm

  Less common symptoms include: Abdominal pain, Secondary bacterial infections from intense skin scratching, Infrequent infection of the ureters and/or bladder may cause dysuria or bladder discomfort. […] Many infected children and adults have few or no symptoms, but if the pinworm infection is heavy, the symptoms can be correspondingly more severe. […] Untreated pinworms may cause or have a role in causing: Diarrhea, Significant malabsorption of food, Weight loss, Genital itching, Bedwetting (enuresis), Pain during urination (dysuria), Vaginal discharge can be associated with genital skin irritation and rash. […] Most of the time, pinworm infections do not cause any serious issues. Complications arise if the pinworm infection is severe. Some of the complications may include: Endometriosis, Salpingitis, Urethritis, Urinary tract infection (UTI), Vulvovaginitis, Possibly appendicitis.

• #5 Pinworm Infection – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment | Apollo Hospitals

  https://www.apollohospitals.com/diseases-and-conditions/pinworm-infection-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment

  The symptoms of pinworm infection include: […] The strong urge to frequently itch the anal area at night. […] Restlessness and lack of sleep due to constant itching and discomfort. […] Presence of pain, rashes, or other skin irritations around the anal area. […] Presence of pinworms around the anal region. […] Presence of pinworms in stool samples. […] Vaginal itching and discharge may also be seen if the pinworm has reached these areas. […] Nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain may also be seen, but these are very rare. […] Pinworm infections are usually treated by three doses of medication, each three weeks apart. […] Since pinworms are highly contagious, everyone in the household of an infected person is required to take treatment at the same time to prevent reinfection.

• #6 Pinworm Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/pinworm_infection/article.htm

  Less common symptoms include: Abdominal pain, Secondary bacterial infections from intense skin scratching, Infrequent infection of the ureters and/or bladder may cause dysuria or bladder discomfort. […] Many infected children and adults have few or no symptoms, but if the pinworm infection is heavy, the symptoms can be correspondingly more severe. […] Untreated pinworms may cause or have a role in causing: Diarrhea, Significant malabsorption of food, Weight loss, Genital itching, Bedwetting (enuresis), Pain during urination (dysuria), Vaginal discharge can be associated with genital skin irritation and rash. […] Most of the time, pinworm infections do not cause any serious issues. Complications arise if the pinworm infection is severe. Some of the complications may include: Endometriosis, Salpingitis, Urethritis, Urinary tract infection (UTI), Vulvovaginitis, Possibly appendicitis.

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