Włókniaki
Objawy

Włókniaki (Enterobius vermicularis) to nitkowate pasożyty jelita grubego, powszechnie zakażające zwłaszcza dzieci w wieku przedszkolnym i szkolnym. Charakterystycznym objawem jest intensywne, nocne świąd okolicy odbytu, spowodowany składaniem jaj przez samice pasożytów, co prowadzi do reakcji zapalnej skóry. Objawy pojawiają się zwykle 1-2 miesiące po zakażeniu i mogą obejmować zaburzenia snu, drażliwość, ból brzucha, utratę apetytu, a u dziewcząt także świąd i zapalenie sromu oraz pochwy. Diagnostyka opiera się na objawach klinicznych oraz testach takich jak test taśmy celofanowej (test Grahama), wykonywany przez trzy kolejne poranki w celu wykrycia jaj. Cykl życiowy pasożyta trwa około 4-8 tygodni od połknięcia jaj do pojawienia się nowych jaj wokół odbytu, a dorosłe robaki żyją do 6 tygodni.

Włókniaki – Objawy i przebieg zakażenia

Włókniaki (threadworms, inaczej pinworms) to małe, białe, nitkowate pasożyty, które mogą infekować jelito grube człowieka. Zakażenie włókniakami jest powszechne, szczególnie wśród dzieci w wieku przedszkolnym i szkolnym, chociaż może dotknąć osoby w każdym wieku12. Mimo że włókniaki są częstym problemem, zwykle nie powodują poważnych komplikacji zdrowotnych i można je łatwo leczyć3.

Główne objawy zakażenia włókniakami

Około jednej trzeciej osób zarażonych włókniakami nie doświadcza żadnych objawów45. U pozostałych objawy mogą pojawić się 1-2 miesiące po zarażeniu, podczas etapu dojrzewania i rozmnażania się pasożytów6. Nasilenie objawów zależy od liczby pasożytów – przy niewielkiej liczbie dorosłych robaków objawy mogą być łagodne lub nie występować wcale7.

Najbardziej charakterystyczne objawy zakażenia włókniakami to:

  • Intensywne swędzenie okolicy odbytu – główny objaw zakażenia, zazwyczaj nasilający się w nocy, gdy samice wychodzą z odbytu, aby składać jaja na skórze wokół odbytu89
  • Zaburzenia snu – spowodowane swędzeniem, które jest najbardziej intensywne w nocy1011
  • Drażliwość i rozdrażnienie – często wynikające z niewyspania i dyskomfortu wywołanego swędzeniem12
  • Widoczne robaki – małe, białe nitki (długości około 0,5-1 cm) w kale lub wokół odbytu, szczególnie widoczne 2-3 godziny po zaśnięciu1314

Swędzenie okolic odbytu jest spowodowane przez wydzielinę, którą robaki wydzielają wraz z jajami, co prowadzi do reakcji zapalnej skóry15. Kobiety i dziewczęta mogą dodatkowo doświadczać swędzenia i podrażnienia okolic sromu i pochwy, gdy robaki przemieszczają się z odbytu do tych obszarów1617.

Dodatkowe objawy i przejawy zakażenia

Oprócz głównych objawów, osoby zarażone włókniakami mogą doświadczać również:

  • Bólu brzucha – zwłaszcza przy dużej liczbie pasożytów1819
  • Utraty apetytu – czasem prowadzącej do spadku masy ciała2021
  • Zgrzytania zębami – szczególnie u dzieci22
  • Nudności – w przypadku cięższych zakażeń23
  • Moczenia nocnego – w niektórych przypadkach2425
  • Podrażnienia skóry wokół odbytu – często z powodu drapania26

U dziewcząt zakażenie może powodować dodatkowe problemy:

  • Świąd sromu i pochwy – szczególnie w nocy27
  • Wydzielinę z pochwy – jako skutek podrażnienia28
  • Zapalenie sromu i pochwy (vulvovaginitis) – w niektórych przypadkach29

Przebieg zakażenia i potencjalne powikłania

Cykl życiowy włókniaków rozpoczyna się od połknięcia jaj. Po dostaniu się do organizmu, larwy wylęgają się w jelicie cienkim i dorastają w jelicie grubym, osiągając dojrzałość w ciągu około 2 tygodni30. Dorosłe robaki żyją do 6 tygodni31. Okres od połknięcia jaj do pojawienia się nowych jaj wokół odbytu wynosi 4-8 tygodni32.

Samice włókniaków składają jaja wokół odbytu w nocy, co powoduje charakterystyczne swędzenie. Jaja mogą przetrwać do 2 tygodni poza organizmem, szczególnie w ciepłym i wilgotnym środowisku3334. Ponowne zakażenie jest częste, szczególnie w rodzinach, gdzie zarażona jest jedna osoba35.

Chociaż zakażenie włókniakami jest zwykle łagodne, nieleczone może prowadzić do powikłań:

  • Wtórne zakażenia bakteryjne – spowodowane drapaniem i uszkodzeniem skóry wokół odbytu3637
  • Zaburzenia snu – prowadzące do problemów behawioralnych38
  • Zakażenia układu moczowego – szczególnie u dziewcząt3940
  • Zapalenia narządów płciowych u kobiet – w rzadkich przypadkach41

W ekstremalnie rzadkich przypadkach włókniaki mogą rozprzestrzeniać się poza jelito do takich miejsc jak pochwa, macica, drogi moczowe czy wątroba4243.

Czas trwania objawów i odpowiedź na leczenie

Objawy zakażenia włókniakami zwykle ustępują w ciągu tygodnia po rozpoczęciu leczenia44. Warto jednak zauważyć, że świąd może utrzymywać się przez około tydzień po leczeniu, mimo że robaki zostały już wyeliminowane4546.

Przy odpowiednim leczeniu, włókniaki są usuwane w 90-100% przypadków47. Jednakże sama terapia lekami przeciwrobaczymi zabija tylko dorosłe robaki, ale nie jaja. Dlatego istotne jest również przestrzeganie ścisłych zasad higieny przez okres około 6 tygodni, aby zapobiec ponownemu zakażeniu48.

Warto pamiętać, że ponowne zakażenie jest częste49. Jeśli objawy utrzymują się dłużej niż 2 tygodnie po leczeniu lub wciąż widoczne są żywe robaki w kale, należy skonsultować się z lekarzem50.

Diagnozowanie zakażenia włókniakami

Diagnoza zakażenia włókniakami opiera się głównie na objawach klinicznych oraz identyfikacji robaków lub ich jaj. Metody diagnostyczne obejmują:

  • Obserwację kliniczną – intensywne swędzenie odbytu w nocy sugeruje zakażenie włókniakami51
  • Identyfikację wizualną – obserwacja charakterystycznych, białych, nitkowatych robaków w kale, na bieliźnie lub wokół odbytu, szczególnie 2-3 godziny po zaśnięciu5253
  • Test taśmy celofanowej (test Grahama) – naklejenie przezroczystej taśmy na skórę wokół odbytu przed przebudzeniem i sprawdzenie jej pod mikroskopem w celu wykrycia jaj5455
  • Badanie paznokci – sprawdzenie obecności jaj włókniaków pod paznokciami, ponieważ zarażone osoby często drapią swędzące miejsca56

Test taśmy celofanowej powinien być wykonywany przez trzy kolejne poranki, aby zwiększyć szansę wykrycia jaj włókniaków57.

Włókniaki u różnych grup wiekowych

Objawy u dzieci

Dzieci są szczególnie podatne na zakażenie włókniakami, z częstością występowania sięgającą nawet 50% u dzieci poniżej 10 roku życia5859. U dzieci objawy mogą obejmować:

  • Intensywne swędzenie odbytu – często powodujące przebudzenie w nocy60
  • Drażliwość – wynikającą z zaburzeń snu i dyskomfortu61
  • Zgrzytanie zębami – szczególnie w nocy62
  • Moczenie nocne – w przypadku dzieci, które normalnie są suche w nocy63
  • Brak apetytu – prowadzący czasem do spadku masy ciała64

Dzieci mogą również przesuwać się po pośladkach, próbując złagodzić swędzenie65. U dziewczynek zakażenie często powoduje swędzenie sromu i pochwy, czasem z towarzyszącym uczuciem ostrego bólu w pochwie66.

Objawy u dorosłych

Dorośli również mogą zarazić się włókniakami, często od własnych dzieci lub innych osób67. U dorosłych objawy mogą być mniej oczywiste i wielu może nie zdawać sobie sprawy z zakażenia68. Objawy mogą obejmować:

  • Swędzenie okolicy odbytu – zwłaszcza w nocy69
  • Niepokój i drażliwość – wynikające z zaburzeń snu70
  • Ból brzucha, nudności lub wymioty – bardziej prawdopodobne przy cięższych zakażeniach71
  • Problemy z układem trawiennym – w tym nudności, wzdęcia i biegunka72

U kobiet dodatkowo może wystąpić swędzenie i zaczerwienienie okolic pochwy73. W rzadkich przypadkach, włókniaki mogą powodować zakażenia dróg moczowych lub układu rozrodczego74.

Kiedy należy skonsultować się z lekarzem

Chociaż zakażenie włókniakami zwykle nie jest poważne, istnieją sytuacje, w których należy skonsultować się z lekarzem:

  • Gdy objawy nie ustępują po 2 tygodniach od leczenia7576
  • Gdy w kale wciąż widoczne są żywe robaki po leczeniu77
  • Przy utracie apetytu, spadku masy ciała, uporczywym moczeniu nocnym78
  • Przy silnym, długotrwałym bólu brzucha, nudnościach, wymiotach lub obniżonej energii79
  • W przypadku pojawienia się dużego robaka80
  • Gdy dziecko skarży się na ostry ból pochwy lub wykazuje objawy zakażenia dróg moczowych81

Szczególną uwagę należy zwrócić na dzieci z uporczywym swędzeniem okolicy odbytu lub sromu, trudnościami z zasypianiem lub nietypowym moczeniem nocnym82.

Podsumowanie

Zakażenie włókniakami jest powszechnym problemem, szczególnie wśród dzieci, ale może dotknąć osoby w każdym wieku. Głównym objawem jest intensywne swędzenie okolicy odbytu, zwłaszcza w nocy, gdy samice robaków wychodzą, aby składać jaja. Inne objawy mogą obejmować zaburzenia snu, drażliwość, bóle brzucha i utratę apetytu.

Chociaż włókniaki zwykle nie powodują poważnych problemów zdrowotnych i można je łatwo leczyć, nieleczone zakażenie może prowadzić do wtórnych infekcji bakteryjnych, problemów z oddawaniem moczu czy zaburzeń snu. Ponowne zakażenie jest częste, dlatego istotne jest przestrzeganie zasad higieny i leczenie wszystkich członków gospodarstwa domowego jednocześnie83.

W przypadku utrzymujących się objawów pomimo leczenia lub wystąpienia niepokojących symptomów, należy skonsultować się z lekarzem w celu dalszej diagnostyki i leczenia84.

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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1 Worms
    https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Worms/
    Threadworm causes a very itchy bottom, which is usually worse at night. If your child is infected with threadworm, it is not usually serious and can be treated easily with medication. […] If your child has threadworm, they may: have an itchy bottom, which may become red and inflamed from scratching; be irritable and generally out of sorts; not sleep very well; have a reduced appetite. […] Threadworm is common in preschool and school-aged children. Threadworm causes very annoying itching in the area between a child’s buttocks. It’s easy to treat threadworm with the right medication. There are precautions to prevent threadworm spreading and reinfecting.
  • #2 Worms in kids & teens | Raising Children Network
    https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/worms
    Worms are a type of parasite. Theyre common, especially in children aged 4-11 years. This article is about threadworms, which are the most common type of worms. Threadworms are also known as pinworms. Threadworms wont hurt your child, and you can treat them easily. But they do spread between people very easily too. […] Once swallowed, the eggs get into childrens small intestines, where they hatch and lay more eggs around the anus. This can make childrens bottoms very itchy. Sometimes worms get into the vagina and make this area itchy too. […] Most threadworm infections wont cause any symptoms at all. But symptoms can include: itchiness around the bottom and/or vagina, which is usually worse at night; an inflamed bottom it might look red on light skin or brown, purple or grey on dark skin; restlessness. Some rare symptoms include: visible worms small, white and 8-13 mm long (often mistaken for bits of toilet paper); stomach pain; vulvovaginitis; nausea and vomiting.
  • #3 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 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.
  • #5 Clinical features and complications – GPnotebook
    https://gpnotebook.com/pages/general-information/threadworm/clinical-features-and-complications
    Aproximately one third of threadworm infections are completely asymptomatic. Threadworms may cause symptoms by mechanical stimulation and irritation, allergic action, and migration to parts of the body where they create a pathogenic response. The main clinical feature is that of pruritis ani. In young girls, the irritation may spread from the anus to the vulva. An infected individual may occasionally see adult worms in the toilet pan after defaecating. Threadworms in the appendix may result in symptoms mimicking appendicitis or appendiceal colic – intermittent chronic right lower quadrant and pelvic pain (in the absence of histological evidence of acute inflammation). Eosinophilia is not generally a feature – it may be seen in the rare circumstance when invasion into the peritoneal cavity has occurred. In the vast majority of threadworm infections there is no significant damage to the intestine or host. Occasionally, threadworm infections have been associated with extrintestinal infections which results in atypical presentations: female genital tract symptoms reflect the site of involvement e.g. – vaginitis, endometritis, tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic inflammatory disease. Infertility or peritonitis may be a secondary complication. Other sites include: lungs, liver, spleen, kidney, prostate and bladder. Threadworm migrations may result in the formation of nodules or granulomas that have been mistaken for tuberculosis, schistosomiasis, and carcinomatosis. Increased frequency of urinary tract infections and in boys, urethral and prostate irritation. Perianal skin eruptions due to hypersensitivity reactions and secondary bacterial infection have been described.
  • #6 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.
  • #7 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.
  • #8 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. Threadworms are common but do not cause severe problems. […] 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. […] 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.
  • #9 Threadworms
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/
    You can spot threadworms in your poo. They look like pieces of white thread. […] 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. […] Children can get threadworms again after they’ve been treated for them if they get the eggs in their mouth. This is why it’s important to encourage children to wash their hands regularly.
  • #10 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. Threadworms are common but do not cause severe problems. […] 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. […] 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.
  • #11 Threadworms
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/
    You can spot threadworms in your poo. They look like pieces of white thread. […] 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. […] Children can get threadworms again after they’ve been treated for them if they get the eggs in their mouth. This is why it’s important to encourage children to wash their hands regularly.
  • #12 Threadworms
    https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Threadworms
    Very itchy bottom (or vagina in girls). […] Disturbed sleep because of itchiness. […] Irritability due to disturbed sleep and discomfort of itchiness. […] Evidence of worms (white threadlike specks) in faeces (poo). […] Look for small white pieces of thread in your child’s poo. […] You can also check your child’s bottom for small white pieces of thread. These are most likely seen 2 to 3 hours after the child is asleep. If you suspect your child is infected, you can also place transparent tape on the skin near the anus before your child goes to sleep, and check it for eggs first thing in the morning. If your child is infected, eggs should be visible, but may be better seen under a microscope. […] Threadworms are particularly common in children and are easily treated. […] Infection is spread through worm eggs on contaminated surfaces. […] Threadworms can be avoided by practicing good hygiene, such as washing your hands after going to the toilet and before eating food.
  • #13 Threadworms
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/
    You can spot threadworms in your poo. They look like pieces of white thread. […] 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. […] Children can get threadworms again after they’ve been treated for them if they get the eggs in their mouth. This is why it’s important to encourage children to wash their hands regularly.
  • #14 Threadworms | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/threadworms/
    You may spot threadworms in your poo. The worms look like threads of white cotton and are about 1cm long. […] You might also see them around your childs bottom (anus). The worms usually come out at night while your child is sleeping. […] Other symptoms include: extreme itching around the anus or vagina, particularly at night; irritability and wakening up during the night. […] Less common symptoms include: weight loss; wetting the bed; irritated skin around the anus.
  • #15 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Threadworm-Symptoms.aspx
    Threadworm infection can often go unnoticed because there are often no symptoms of the condition. This makes treating the condition and eradicating the worms more difficult, as people can unknowingly continue to spread the infection. […] Some of the symptoms of threadworm infestation include: […] Itching around the anus, bottom or vagina. Itching is usually worse at night and may interfere with sleep. The itching is caused by a special mucus that is secreted by the worms alongside the thousands of eggs they lay. The infestation is often symptom-free however over time, the infection may cause weight loss and loss of appetite. Repeated scratching of the bottom and around the anus may cause a bacterial infection around the anus and vagina. Bedwetting may also be seen. […] Insomnia may develop and in very rare instances, the worms can also spread to the vagina and reproductive tract in females or to the urinary tract, kidneys and liver.
  • #16 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. Threadworms are common but do not cause severe problems. […] 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. […] 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.
  • #17 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.
  • #18 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. Threadworms are common but do not cause severe problems. […] 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. […] 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.
  • #19 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. […] 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.
  • #20 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. Threadworms are common but do not cause severe problems. […] 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. […] 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.
  • #21 Worms
    https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/worms/
    Threadworm causes a very itchy bottom, which is usually worse at night. If your child is infected with threadworm, it is not usually serious and can be treated easily with medication. […] If your child has threadworm, they may: have an itchy bottom, which may become red and inflamed from scratching; be irritable and generally out of sorts; not sleep very well; have a reduced appetite. […] In girls, there may also be redness and itching around the vaginal area. […] Threadworm is common in preschool and school-aged children. […] Threadworm causes very annoying itching in the area between a childs buttocks. […] Its easy to treat threadworm with the right medication. […] There are precautions to prevent threadworm spreading and reinfecting.
  • #22 Adult Symptoms – Vermox
    https://vermox.com.au/adult-symptoms/
    Symptoms of threadworms in adults often aren’t very obvious and many people may not realise they have worms at all. […] The most common symptom associated with threadworm infections is an itchy bottom, especially at night. An itchy bottom is caused by the skin reacting to the worms laying their eggs on the skin around the anus during the night. […] Other threadworm symptoms that can occur include: Restlessness and irritability, Teeth grinding, Reduced appetite, Stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting (more likely with more severe infections), Redness and itching around the vagina. […] No, often symptoms of worms in adults are not very obvious or absent altogether. The most common symptoms of a threadworm infection is an itchy bottom at night. […] Worm infections can sometimes cause nonspecific symptoms associated with the digestive tract including nausea, gassiness, and diarrhoea. […] Left untreated, threadworms will continue to lay eggs, which increases the likelihood of reinfection and worms being spread through the whole family. […] Worms can affect the digestive tract, causing symptoms such as nausea, stomach discomfort, gassiness, and even diarrhoea.
  • #23 Adult Symptoms – Vermox
    https://vermox.com.au/adult-symptoms/
    Symptoms of threadworms in adults often aren’t very obvious and many people may not realise they have worms at all. […] The most common symptom associated with threadworm infections is an itchy bottom, especially at night. An itchy bottom is caused by the skin reacting to the worms laying their eggs on the skin around the anus during the night. […] Other threadworm symptoms that can occur include: Restlessness and irritability, Teeth grinding, Reduced appetite, Stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting (more likely with more severe infections), Redness and itching around the vagina. […] No, often symptoms of worms in adults are not very obvious or absent altogether. The most common symptoms of a threadworm infection is an itchy bottom at night. […] Worm infections can sometimes cause nonspecific symptoms associated with the digestive tract including nausea, gassiness, and diarrhoea. […] Left untreated, threadworms will continue to lay eggs, which increases the likelihood of reinfection and worms being spread through the whole family. […] Worms can affect the digestive tract, causing symptoms such as nausea, stomach discomfort, gassiness, and even diarrhoea.
  • #24 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.)
  • #25 Threadworms
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/
    You can spot threadworms in your poo. They look like pieces of white thread. […] 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. […] Children can get threadworms again after they’ve been treated for them if they get the eggs in their mouth. This is why it’s important to encourage children to wash their hands regularly.
  • #26 Threadworms
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/
    You can spot threadworms in your poo. They look like pieces of white thread. […] 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. […] Children can get threadworms again after they’ve been treated for them if they get the eggs in their mouth. This is why it’s important to encourage children to wash their hands regularly.
  • #27 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. Threadworms are common but do not cause severe problems. […] 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. […] 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.
  • #28 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.
  • #29 Threadworms In Children | KidsHealth New Zealand’s Trusted Voice On Children’s Health
    https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/threadworms
    Threadworms commonly cause an itch around the bottom and genitals. […] Threadworms cause tamariki to get a very itchy bottom, usually worse at night. In girls, itching and redness can also be around the vulva and vagina. Tamariki may complain of a shooting pain in the vagina. […] Other symptoms tamariki may experience include: not sleeping well, not wanting to eat as much, being irritable. […] For some children, worms can cause vulvovaginitis. This is where the outer female genitals get inflamed and irritated. […] If your child continues to have an itch around their bottom or genitals despite threadworm treatment, take them to the doctor. Sometimes, they may need treatment more than once.
  • #30 Threadworms: Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor
    https://patient.info/doctor/threadworms-pro
    The presenting feature is often pruritus ani or pruritus vulvae, especially at night. […] Loss of sleep can cause behavioural problems. […] Following ingestion of the eggs, the larvae hatch in the small intestine and establish themselves in the colon, reaching maturity in approximately two weeks. Adult worms live for up to six weeks. […] Re-infection is common.
  • #31 Threadworms: Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor
    https://patient.info/doctor/threadworms-pro
    The presenting feature is often pruritus ani or pruritus vulvae, especially at night. […] Loss of sleep can cause behavioural problems. […] Following ingestion of the eggs, the larvae hatch in the small intestine and establish themselves in the colon, reaching maturity in approximately two weeks. Adult worms live for up to six weeks. […] Re-infection is common.
  • #32 Pinworm infection – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinworm_infection
    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.
  • #33 Threadworms
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/
    You can spot threadworms in your poo. They look like pieces of white thread. […] 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. […] Children can get threadworms again after they’ve been treated for them if they get the eggs in their mouth. This is why it’s important to encourage children to wash their hands regularly.
  • #34 Threadworms | Healthify
    https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/t/threadworms
    You can buy worm medicine such as mebendazole from your pharmacy. This medicine will kill the worms in your gut but will not kill the eggs that have been laid around your bottom. Eggs can survive for up to 2 weeks outside your body on underwear or bedding, and in dust, so proper hygiene measures are important.
  • #35 Threadworms: Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor
    https://patient.info/doctor/threadworms-pro
    The presenting feature is often pruritus ani or pruritus vulvae, especially at night. […] Loss of sleep can cause behavioural problems. […] Following ingestion of the eggs, the larvae hatch in the small intestine and establish themselves in the colon, reaching maturity in approximately two weeks. Adult worms live for up to six weeks. […] Re-infection is common.
  • #36 Pinworm infection – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinworm_infection
    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.
  • #37
    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. […] About one to two months later, adult female pinworms leave the large intestine through the anus (the opening where bowel movements come out). […] They lay eggs on the skin right around the anus, which triggers itching in that area, usually at night. […] When someone scratches the itchy area, microscopic pinworm eggs transfer to their fingers.
  • #38 Threadworms: Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor
    https://patient.info/doctor/threadworms-pro
    The presenting feature is often pruritus ani or pruritus vulvae, especially at night. […] Loss of sleep can cause behavioural problems. […] Following ingestion of the eggs, the larvae hatch in the small intestine and establish themselves in the colon, reaching maturity in approximately two weeks. Adult worms live for up to six weeks. […] Re-infection is common.
  • #39 Threadworm Treatment | Nursing Times
    https://www.nursingtimes.net/gastroenterology/an-action-plan-to-prevent-and-combat-threadworm-infection-21-10-2003/
    Threadworm infection is especially common in preschool and school-age children, but can spread to the entire family. […] Around 40 per cent of children under the age of 10 are likely to have threadworms at some stage. At least 20 per cent of all children are affected at any one time. […] The main symptom of the infection is a tickling or itching of the anal area at night. Sleep may be disturbed and some children develop sore bottoms. Usually worms are only seen in the toilet, if at all. […] Many people who have the infection will show no symptoms. […] Although complications of threadworm infection are very rare, nurses should be alert to what has been reported in the scientific literature. The most common complication is bacterial infection of the skin around the anus. […] Urinary tract infections, especially in girls, can be related to threadworms.
  • #40 Clinical features and complications – GPnotebook
    https://gpnotebook.com/pages/general-information/threadworm/clinical-features-and-complications
    Aproximately one third of threadworm infections are completely asymptomatic. Threadworms may cause symptoms by mechanical stimulation and irritation, allergic action, and migration to parts of the body where they create a pathogenic response. The main clinical feature is that of pruritis ani. In young girls, the irritation may spread from the anus to the vulva. An infected individual may occasionally see adult worms in the toilet pan after defaecating. Threadworms in the appendix may result in symptoms mimicking appendicitis or appendiceal colic – intermittent chronic right lower quadrant and pelvic pain (in the absence of histological evidence of acute inflammation). Eosinophilia is not generally a feature – it may be seen in the rare circumstance when invasion into the peritoneal cavity has occurred. In the vast majority of threadworm infections there is no significant damage to the intestine or host. Occasionally, threadworm infections have been associated with extrintestinal infections which results in atypical presentations: female genital tract symptoms reflect the site of involvement e.g. – vaginitis, endometritis, tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic inflammatory disease. Infertility or peritonitis may be a secondary complication. Other sites include: lungs, liver, spleen, kidney, prostate and bladder. Threadworm migrations may result in the formation of nodules or granulomas that have been mistaken for tuberculosis, schistosomiasis, and carcinomatosis. Increased frequency of urinary tract infections and in boys, urethral and prostate irritation. Perianal skin eruptions due to hypersensitivity reactions and secondary bacterial infection have been described.
  • #41 Worms: How To Tell If You Have Tapeworms or Pinworms
    https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/tapeworms-vs-pinworms
    You may not have any symptoms at all from these parasitic infections. […] Tapeworms and pinworms often don’t cause any symptoms. But stomach upset can be a sign of these infections. […] You might have anal itching, especially at night. You could also have stomach pain, nausea, or vaginal itching. Sometimes, pinworms can be seen around your anus or on your underwear or bed sheets about 2-3 hours after you’ve gone to bed. […] Pinworms can cause insomnia, restlessness, and irritability. […] Most of the time, pinworms don’t cause major problems. But in rare cases, they can cause infections of the vagina and uterus. […] You might have nausea, stomach pain, weakness, or diarrhea. You might notice a change in appetite (eating more or less than usual). And since the tapeworm keeps your body from absorbing nutrients from food, you may lose weight. You might crave salty foods.
  • #42 Enterobiasis – Symptoms of threadworms | Clear Chemist
    https://www.clearchemist.co.uk/az-health/enterobiasis/symptoms-of-threadworms
    Threadworms often go unnoticed by people who have them, but symptoms can include: intense itching around the anus (or the vagina in girls), particularly at night when the female worms are laying eggs […] disturbed sleep as a result of the itching, which can lead to irritability […] Severe or persistent threadworm infections can cause: loss of appetite […] weight loss […] skin infection around the anus, if bacteria enter any scratches caused by itching (wearing cotton gloves while sleeping may help prevent this) […] difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep (insomnia) […] bedwetting […] In extremely rare cases, threadworms can spread outside the intestine to places such as the vagina or womb (in girls or women), the urinary tract and the liver.
  • #43 Threadworm leaflet :: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
    https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/patient-leaflets/threadworm?back=2455
    Many people do not show any symptoms. But symptoms can include: […] Itching around the anus (and in girls, the vagina too), which becomes much worse at night […] Disturbed sleep and irritability […] Secondary skin infection due to bacteria entering scratches […] Loss of appetite […] Weight loss. […] When going to the toilet it looks as if the infected person is passing strings of white cotton thread. […] Re-infection is common. If an infection is left untreated it could result in more serious problems such as insomnia, weight loss, and bed wetting. […] Sometimes adult worms can spread to other organs, leading to complications such as inflammation of the vagina, pelvic inflammatory disease, urinary tract infection, and hepatitis but this is rare. […] Intense scratching can damage the skin and it then becomes infected.
  • #44 After taking medicine to treat threadworm 7 days ago, is it normal for dead worms to be present?
    https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/after-taking-medicine-normal-dead-worms-appear-3283512/
    Yes, it is normal to see dead threadworms in the persons bowel motions. Depending on the frequency of bathroom visits this can take up to one week. […] Symptoms of threadworm infection usually disappear within one week of treatment. […] If the infection continues 2 weeks after treatment you should go back to your doctor.
  • #45 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.
  • #46 Pinworms | Caring for kids
    https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/health-conditions-and-treatments/pinworms
    Usually children with pinworms have no symptoms. Some children get very itchy around the anus and vagina, especially at night. If the infection is bad, your child can lose sleep and become cranky. […] Itching can continue for at least a week after taking the medication.
  • #47 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.
  • #48 The Basics – Management of threadworms | GPonline
    https://www.gponline.com/basics-management-threadworms/gi-tract/article/1073433
    The most common symptom is intense irritation around the anus (and vagina in females) at night, caused by female threadworms laying eggs around the anus. […] In severe infestations there may be loss of appetite and weight, and irritability from lack of sleep. […] The typical symptoms in a child raise the possibility of threadworm infestation, and parents may suggest the diagnosis if their family has been affected before, or if a playmate of their child has recently been diagnosed. […] A moistened swab from the anal region or a stool sample may reveal worms or eggs. […] Adhering to a strict hygiene protocol alone for about six weeks can eradicate an infestation in a family without medication, but generally there is pressure to prescribe. […] Anthelmintics, such as piperazine or mebendazole, only kill the worms, not the eggs, so good hygiene is still an essential part of management. […] Involvement outside the bowel is rare, but may occur in the vagina, uterus and abdominal cavity, and even pulmonary and hepatic involvement has been reported.
  • #49 How to Treat Pinworm Infection: Symptoms, Home Remedies & Diagnosis
    https://www.emedicinehealth.com/pinworms/article_em.htm
    Pinworms can rarely migrate into the vagina or urinary tract causing irritation in these regions. Intense itching is again the prominent complaint. This location of infection is less common than the perianal region, and the infection usually goes away on its own. […] 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. […] Pinworm infections are easy to treat, and the pinworms go away. […] Because the pinworm infection is so highly contagious, it is not unusual for infections to recur.
  • #50 Worms in humans
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/worms-in-humans/
    A pharmacist can help if you have: […] small, white worms in your poo that look like pieces of thread […] extreme itching around your anus, particularly at night. This is probably threadworms. They’re common in the UK and can be treated with medicine from a pharmacy. […] Go back to the GP if your symptoms do not get better in 2 weeks or you keep passing live worms in your poo.
  • #51
    https://www.singhealth.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/pinworms
    Contaminated fingers can then carry pinworm eggs to the mouth, where they go back into the body, or stay on various surfaces, where eggs can survive for two to three weeks. […] Fortunately, most eggs dry out within 72 hours. […] In the absence of host autoinfection, infestation usually lasts only four to six weeks. […] Itching during the night in a child’s perianal area strongly suggests pinworm infection. […] Diagnosis is made by identifying the worm or its eggs. […] If your child has a pinworm infection, you can see worms on the skin near the anal region or on underwear, pyjamas or sheets, about two or three hours after your child has fallen asleep. […] You also might see the worms in the toilet after your child goes to the bathroom. […] They look like tiny pieces of white thread and are really small about as long as a staple. […] You might also see them on your child’s underwear in the morning. […] Pinworm eggs can be collected and examined using the tape test as soon as the person wakes up. […] The tape test should be done on three consecutive mornings to increase the chance of finding pinworm eggs.
  • #52
    https://www.singhealth.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/pinworms
    Contaminated fingers can then carry pinworm eggs to the mouth, where they go back into the body, or stay on various surfaces, where eggs can survive for two to three weeks. […] Fortunately, most eggs dry out within 72 hours. […] In the absence of host autoinfection, infestation usually lasts only four to six weeks. […] Itching during the night in a child’s perianal area strongly suggests pinworm infection. […] Diagnosis is made by identifying the worm or its eggs. […] If your child has a pinworm infection, you can see worms on the skin near the anal region or on underwear, pyjamas or sheets, about two or three hours after your child has fallen asleep. […] You also might see the worms in the toilet after your child goes to the bathroom. […] They look like tiny pieces of white thread and are really small about as long as a staple. […] You might also see them on your child’s underwear in the morning. […] Pinworm eggs can be collected and examined using the tape test as soon as the person wakes up. […] The tape test should be done on three consecutive mornings to increase the chance of finding pinworm eggs.
  • #53 Threadworms
    https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Threadworms
    Very itchy bottom (or vagina in girls). […] Disturbed sleep because of itchiness. […] Irritability due to disturbed sleep and discomfort of itchiness. […] Evidence of worms (white threadlike specks) in faeces (poo). […] Look for small white pieces of thread in your child’s poo. […] You can also check your child’s bottom for small white pieces of thread. These are most likely seen 2 to 3 hours after the child is asleep. If you suspect your child is infected, you can also place transparent tape on the skin near the anus before your child goes to sleep, and check it for eggs first thing in the morning. If your child is infected, eggs should be visible, but may be better seen under a microscope. […] Threadworms are particularly common in children and are easily treated. […] Infection is spread through worm eggs on contaminated surfaces. […] Threadworms can be avoided by practicing good hygiene, such as washing your hands after going to the toilet and before eating food.
  • #54
    https://www.singhealth.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/pinworms
    Contaminated fingers can then carry pinworm eggs to the mouth, where they go back into the body, or stay on various surfaces, where eggs can survive for two to three weeks. […] Fortunately, most eggs dry out within 72 hours. […] In the absence of host autoinfection, infestation usually lasts only four to six weeks. […] Itching during the night in a child’s perianal area strongly suggests pinworm infection. […] Diagnosis is made by identifying the worm or its eggs. […] If your child has a pinworm infection, you can see worms on the skin near the anal region or on underwear, pyjamas or sheets, about two or three hours after your child has fallen asleep. […] You also might see the worms in the toilet after your child goes to the bathroom. […] They look like tiny pieces of white thread and are really small about as long as a staple. […] You might also see them on your child’s underwear in the morning. […] Pinworm eggs can be collected and examined using the tape test as soon as the person wakes up. […] The tape test should be done on three consecutive mornings to increase the chance of finding pinworm eggs.
  • #55 Threadworms
    https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Threadworms
    Very itchy bottom (or vagina in girls). […] Disturbed sleep because of itchiness. […] Irritability due to disturbed sleep and discomfort of itchiness. […] Evidence of worms (white threadlike specks) in faeces (poo). […] Look for small white pieces of thread in your child’s poo. […] You can also check your child’s bottom for small white pieces of thread. These are most likely seen 2 to 3 hours after the child is asleep. If you suspect your child is infected, you can also place transparent tape on the skin near the anus before your child goes to sleep, and check it for eggs first thing in the morning. If your child is infected, eggs should be visible, but may be better seen under a microscope. […] Threadworms are particularly common in children and are easily treated. […] Infection is spread through worm eggs on contaminated surfaces. […] Threadworms can be avoided by practicing good hygiene, such as washing your hands after going to the toilet and before eating food.
  • #56 Diagnosing Pinworms | Pinworm Infection | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/diagnosing/index.html
    A person with pinworms often has no symptoms. However, stubborn itch near the anus at night is a sign someone may have pinworm infection. […] If the person has pinworm infection, eggs may appear on the tape under a microscope. […] A healthcare provider may also check for pinworm eggs under the affected person’s fingernails, since people with pinworms usually scratch the itchy area containing the eggs.
  • #57
    https://www.singhealth.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/pinworms
    Contaminated fingers can then carry pinworm eggs to the mouth, where they go back into the body, or stay on various surfaces, where eggs can survive for two to three weeks. […] Fortunately, most eggs dry out within 72 hours. […] In the absence of host autoinfection, infestation usually lasts only four to six weeks. […] Itching during the night in a child’s perianal area strongly suggests pinworm infection. […] Diagnosis is made by identifying the worm or its eggs. […] If your child has a pinworm infection, you can see worms on the skin near the anal region or on underwear, pyjamas or sheets, about two or three hours after your child has fallen asleep. […] You also might see the worms in the toilet after your child goes to the bathroom. […] They look like tiny pieces of white thread and are really small about as long as a staple. […] You might also see them on your child’s underwear in the morning. […] Pinworm eggs can be collected and examined using the tape test as soon as the person wakes up. […] The tape test should be done on three consecutive mornings to increase the chance of finding pinworm eggs.
  • #58 Worms in kids & teens | Raising Children Network
    https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/worms
    Worms are a type of parasite. Theyre common, especially in children aged 4-11 years. This article is about threadworms, which are the most common type of worms. Threadworms are also known as pinworms. Threadworms wont hurt your child, and you can treat them easily. But they do spread between people very easily too. […] Once swallowed, the eggs get into childrens small intestines, where they hatch and lay more eggs around the anus. This can make childrens bottoms very itchy. Sometimes worms get into the vagina and make this area itchy too. […] Most threadworm infections wont cause any symptoms at all. But symptoms can include: itchiness around the bottom and/or vagina, which is usually worse at night; an inflamed bottom it might look red on light skin or brown, purple or grey on dark skin; restlessness. Some rare symptoms include: visible worms small, white and 8-13 mm long (often mistaken for bits of toilet paper); stomach pain; vulvovaginitis; nausea and vomiting.
  • #59 Threadworm Treatment | Nursing Times
    https://www.nursingtimes.net/gastroenterology/an-action-plan-to-prevent-and-combat-threadworm-infection-21-10-2003/
    Threadworm infection is especially common in preschool and school-age children, but can spread to the entire family. […] Around 40 per cent of children under the age of 10 are likely to have threadworms at some stage. At least 20 per cent of all children are affected at any one time. […] The main symptom of the infection is a tickling or itching of the anal area at night. Sleep may be disturbed and some children develop sore bottoms. Usually worms are only seen in the toilet, if at all. […] Many people who have the infection will show no symptoms. […] Although complications of threadworm infection are very rare, nurses should be alert to what has been reported in the scientific literature. The most common complication is bacterial infection of the skin around the anus. […] Urinary tract infections, especially in girls, can be related to threadworms.
  • #60 Worms
    https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Worms/
    Threadworm causes a very itchy bottom, which is usually worse at night. If your child is infected with threadworm, it is not usually serious and can be treated easily with medication. […] If your child has threadworm, they may: have an itchy bottom, which may become red and inflamed from scratching; be irritable and generally out of sorts; not sleep very well; have a reduced appetite. […] Threadworm is common in preschool and school-aged children. Threadworm causes very annoying itching in the area between a child’s buttocks. It’s easy to treat threadworm with the right medication. There are precautions to prevent threadworm spreading and reinfecting.
  • #61 Worms
    https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Worms/
    Threadworm causes a very itchy bottom, which is usually worse at night. If your child is infected with threadworm, it is not usually serious and can be treated easily with medication. […] If your child has threadworm, they may: have an itchy bottom, which may become red and inflamed from scratching; be irritable and generally out of sorts; not sleep very well; have a reduced appetite. […] Threadworm is common in preschool and school-aged children. Threadworm causes very annoying itching in the area between a child’s buttocks. It’s easy to treat threadworm with the right medication. There are precautions to prevent threadworm spreading and reinfecting.
  • #62 Worms in kids & teens | Raising Children Network
    https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/worms
    Worms are a type of parasite. Theyre common, especially in children aged 4-11 years. This article is about threadworms, which are the most common type of worms. Threadworms are also known as pinworms. Threadworms wont hurt your child, and you can treat them easily. But they do spread between people very easily too. […] Once swallowed, the eggs get into childrens small intestines, where they hatch and lay more eggs around the anus. This can make childrens bottoms very itchy. Sometimes worms get into the vagina and make this area itchy too. […] Most threadworm infections wont cause any symptoms at all. But symptoms can include: itchiness around the bottom and/or vagina, which is usually worse at night; an inflamed bottom it might look red on light skin or brown, purple or grey on dark skin; restlessness. Some rare symptoms include: visible worms small, white and 8-13 mm long (often mistaken for bits of toilet paper); stomach pain; vulvovaginitis; nausea and vomiting.
  • #63 Threadworms in children: causes, symptoms and treatment – Netmums
    https://www.netmums.com/child/threadworms-in-children
    – The main symptom of threadworms is an itchy bottom, especially at night. […] – An itchy bum is the most common symptom of threadworms (also called pinworms), so if you notice your child scratching their bottom more than normal, its highly possible that threadworms are the cause. […] – The itching tends to be more intense at night, as thats when the worms come out of their bottom and lay their eggs around the anus. […] – This itching can make it difficult for a child to get to sleep, be enough to disturb or even wake them in the night. […] – According to the NHS, severe cases of threadworms can include these other symptoms, too: weight loss, skin irritation around the anus, bedwetting (in kids who are normally dry at night). […] – Threadworms are unlikely to do your child any harm, but they’re contagious and can be very irritating, so it’s always best to treat them.
  • #64 Worms
    https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Worms/
    Threadworm causes a very itchy bottom, which is usually worse at night. If your child is infected with threadworm, it is not usually serious and can be treated easily with medication. […] If your child has threadworm, they may: have an itchy bottom, which may become red and inflamed from scratching; be irritable and generally out of sorts; not sleep very well; have a reduced appetite. […] Threadworm is common in preschool and school-aged children. Threadworm causes very annoying itching in the area between a child’s buttocks. It’s easy to treat threadworm with the right medication. There are precautions to prevent threadworm spreading and reinfecting.
  • #65 Threadworms | Livi
    https://www.livi.co.uk/medical-advice/infections/threadworms/
    Threadworms dont always cause symptoms, but the most common symptom is itching, redness or pain around the anus. The itchiness may get worse at night when threadworms are most active, making it hard to sleep. […] In girls, the worms can also irritate the vulva (area around the vagina) or urethra. Its common for a threadworm infection to occur at the same time as a urinary tract infection in young girls. […] Children with threadworms might be irritable, wake more than normal at night, lose their appetite or lose weight. Very young children might slide around on their bottoms.
  • #66 Threadworms In Children | KidsHealth New Zealand’s Trusted Voice On Children’s Health
    https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/threadworms
    Threadworms commonly cause an itch around the bottom and genitals. […] Threadworms cause tamariki to get a very itchy bottom, usually worse at night. In girls, itching and redness can also be around the vulva and vagina. Tamariki may complain of a shooting pain in the vagina. […] Other symptoms tamariki may experience include: not sleeping well, not wanting to eat as much, being irritable. […] For some children, worms can cause vulvovaginitis. This is where the outer female genitals get inflamed and irritated. […] If your child continues to have an itch around their bottom or genitals despite threadworm treatment, take them to the doctor. Sometimes, they may need treatment more than once.
  • #67 Threadworms – Don’t Forget the Bubbles
    https://dontforgetthebubbles.com/threadworms/
    5-year-old Willow arrives in the ED at 3 a.m. Her mum says she has been waking up screaming on the last few nights, clutching her vulval area and saying it hurts. Her parents have noticed she is scratching her bottom a lot, too, and theyve had an email from school saying there are cases of threadworms in the reception class. […] Children classically present with an intensely itchy bottom. It is not uncommon for girls to become extremely distressed at night when the threadworms leave the anus and crawl onto the perineum, causing itching and irritation. […] Adults are not immune from picking up thread worms from their own or other peoples children, and it is not uncommon for the entire family to be symptomatic with perianal itching and/or night-time vulval pain. […] Willow mentioned seeing wiggly white things in her poo the other day.
  • #68 Adult Symptoms – Vermox
    https://vermox.com.au/adult-symptoms/
    Symptoms of threadworms in adults often aren’t very obvious and many people may not realise they have worms at all. […] The most common symptom associated with threadworm infections is an itchy bottom, especially at night. An itchy bottom is caused by the skin reacting to the worms laying their eggs on the skin around the anus during the night. […] Other threadworm symptoms that can occur include: Restlessness and irritability, Teeth grinding, Reduced appetite, Stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting (more likely with more severe infections), Redness and itching around the vagina. […] No, often symptoms of worms in adults are not very obvious or absent altogether. The most common symptoms of a threadworm infection is an itchy bottom at night. […] Worm infections can sometimes cause nonspecific symptoms associated with the digestive tract including nausea, gassiness, and diarrhoea. […] Left untreated, threadworms will continue to lay eggs, which increases the likelihood of reinfection and worms being spread through the whole family. […] Worms can affect the digestive tract, causing symptoms such as nausea, stomach discomfort, gassiness, and even diarrhoea.
  • #69 Adult Symptoms – Vermox
    https://vermox.com.au/adult-symptoms/
    Symptoms of threadworms in adults often aren’t very obvious and many people may not realise they have worms at all. […] The most common symptom associated with threadworm infections is an itchy bottom, especially at night. An itchy bottom is caused by the skin reacting to the worms laying their eggs on the skin around the anus during the night. […] Other threadworm symptoms that can occur include: Restlessness and irritability, Teeth grinding, Reduced appetite, Stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting (more likely with more severe infections), Redness and itching around the vagina. […] No, often symptoms of worms in adults are not very obvious or absent altogether. The most common symptoms of a threadworm infection is an itchy bottom at night. […] Worm infections can sometimes cause nonspecific symptoms associated with the digestive tract including nausea, gassiness, and diarrhoea. […] Left untreated, threadworms will continue to lay eggs, which increases the likelihood of reinfection and worms being spread through the whole family. […] Worms can affect the digestive tract, causing symptoms such as nausea, stomach discomfort, gassiness, and even diarrhoea.
  • #70 Adult Symptoms – Vermox
    https://vermox.com.au/adult-symptoms/
    Symptoms of threadworms in adults often aren’t very obvious and many people may not realise they have worms at all. […] The most common symptom associated with threadworm infections is an itchy bottom, especially at night. An itchy bottom is caused by the skin reacting to the worms laying their eggs on the skin around the anus during the night. […] Other threadworm symptoms that can occur include: Restlessness and irritability, Teeth grinding, Reduced appetite, Stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting (more likely with more severe infections), Redness and itching around the vagina. […] No, often symptoms of worms in adults are not very obvious or absent altogether. The most common symptoms of a threadworm infection is an itchy bottom at night. […] Worm infections can sometimes cause nonspecific symptoms associated with the digestive tract including nausea, gassiness, and diarrhoea. […] Left untreated, threadworms will continue to lay eggs, which increases the likelihood of reinfection and worms being spread through the whole family. […] Worms can affect the digestive tract, causing symptoms such as nausea, stomach discomfort, gassiness, and even diarrhoea.
  • #71 Adult Symptoms – Vermox
    https://vermox.com.au/adult-symptoms/
    Symptoms of threadworms in adults often aren’t very obvious and many people may not realise they have worms at all. […] The most common symptom associated with threadworm infections is an itchy bottom, especially at night. An itchy bottom is caused by the skin reacting to the worms laying their eggs on the skin around the anus during the night. […] Other threadworm symptoms that can occur include: Restlessness and irritability, Teeth grinding, Reduced appetite, Stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting (more likely with more severe infections), Redness and itching around the vagina. […] No, often symptoms of worms in adults are not very obvious or absent altogether. The most common symptoms of a threadworm infection is an itchy bottom at night. […] Worm infections can sometimes cause nonspecific symptoms associated with the digestive tract including nausea, gassiness, and diarrhoea. […] Left untreated, threadworms will continue to lay eggs, which increases the likelihood of reinfection and worms being spread through the whole family. […] Worms can affect the digestive tract, causing symptoms such as nausea, stomach discomfort, gassiness, and even diarrhoea.
  • #72 Adult Symptoms – Vermox
    https://vermox.com.au/adult-symptoms/
    Symptoms of threadworms in adults often aren’t very obvious and many people may not realise they have worms at all. […] The most common symptom associated with threadworm infections is an itchy bottom, especially at night. An itchy bottom is caused by the skin reacting to the worms laying their eggs on the skin around the anus during the night. […] Other threadworm symptoms that can occur include: Restlessness and irritability, Teeth grinding, Reduced appetite, Stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting (more likely with more severe infections), Redness and itching around the vagina. […] No, often symptoms of worms in adults are not very obvious or absent altogether. The most common symptoms of a threadworm infection is an itchy bottom at night. […] Worm infections can sometimes cause nonspecific symptoms associated with the digestive tract including nausea, gassiness, and diarrhoea. […] Left untreated, threadworms will continue to lay eggs, which increases the likelihood of reinfection and worms being spread through the whole family. […] Worms can affect the digestive tract, causing symptoms such as nausea, stomach discomfort, gassiness, and even diarrhoea.
  • #73 Adult Symptoms – Vermox
    https://vermox.com.au/adult-symptoms/
    Symptoms of threadworms in adults often aren’t very obvious and many people may not realise they have worms at all. […] The most common symptom associated with threadworm infections is an itchy bottom, especially at night. An itchy bottom is caused by the skin reacting to the worms laying their eggs on the skin around the anus during the night. […] Other threadworm symptoms that can occur include: Restlessness and irritability, Teeth grinding, Reduced appetite, Stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting (more likely with more severe infections), Redness and itching around the vagina. […] No, often symptoms of worms in adults are not very obvious or absent altogether. The most common symptoms of a threadworm infection is an itchy bottom at night. […] Worm infections can sometimes cause nonspecific symptoms associated with the digestive tract including nausea, gassiness, and diarrhoea. […] Left untreated, threadworms will continue to lay eggs, which increases the likelihood of reinfection and worms being spread through the whole family. […] Worms can affect the digestive tract, causing symptoms such as nausea, stomach discomfort, gassiness, and even diarrhoea.
  • #74 Clinical features and complications – GPnotebook
    https://gpnotebook.com/pages/general-information/threadworm/clinical-features-and-complications
    Aproximately one third of threadworm infections are completely asymptomatic. Threadworms may cause symptoms by mechanical stimulation and irritation, allergic action, and migration to parts of the body where they create a pathogenic response. The main clinical feature is that of pruritis ani. In young girls, the irritation may spread from the anus to the vulva. An infected individual may occasionally see adult worms in the toilet pan after defaecating. Threadworms in the appendix may result in symptoms mimicking appendicitis or appendiceal colic – intermittent chronic right lower quadrant and pelvic pain (in the absence of histological evidence of acute inflammation). Eosinophilia is not generally a feature – it may be seen in the rare circumstance when invasion into the peritoneal cavity has occurred. In the vast majority of threadworm infections there is no significant damage to the intestine or host. Occasionally, threadworm infections have been associated with extrintestinal infections which results in atypical presentations: female genital tract symptoms reflect the site of involvement e.g. – vaginitis, endometritis, tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic inflammatory disease. Infertility or peritonitis may be a secondary complication. Other sites include: lungs, liver, spleen, kidney, prostate and bladder. Threadworm migrations may result in the formation of nodules or granulomas that have been mistaken for tuberculosis, schistosomiasis, and carcinomatosis. Increased frequency of urinary tract infections and in boys, urethral and prostate irritation. Perianal skin eruptions due to hypersensitivity reactions and secondary bacterial infection have been described.
  • #75 Worms in humans
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/worms-in-humans/
    A pharmacist can help if you have: […] small, white worms in your poo that look like pieces of thread […] extreme itching around your anus, particularly at night. This is probably threadworms. They’re common in the UK and can be treated with medicine from a pharmacy. […] Go back to the GP if your symptoms do not get better in 2 weeks or you keep passing live worms in your poo.
  • #76 Threadworms- symptoms & treatment- Qoctor your online doctor
    https://www.qoctor.com.au/threadworms/
    Threadworms (also known as pinworms) are small white worms that infect the human intestine. Infestation with threadworms is a common problem, particularly in younger children, though it can quickly spread through an entire household! […] An itchy bottom- this is the most common symptom. The itch can be very intense, is often worse at night, and it may cause disturbance to a child’s sleep. The skin around the anal area may get red and sore from scratching. […] Itch and poor sleep may cause a child to be irritable and out of sorts. […] Girls may also get itch and redness around the vagina. […] Appetite for food may be reduced. […] Yes, reinfection is common. […] So, if symptoms come back, consider checking or treating again. […] You should speak to your doctor if the initial symptoms do not settle after treatment.
  • #77 Worms in humans
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/worms-in-humans/
    A pharmacist can help if you have: […] small, white worms in your poo that look like pieces of thread […] extreme itching around your anus, particularly at night. This is probably threadworms. They’re common in the UK and can be treated with medicine from a pharmacy. […] Go back to the GP if your symptoms do not get better in 2 weeks or you keep passing live worms in your poo.
  • #78 Worms in kids & teens | Raising Children Network
    https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/worms
    See your GP if your child: has symptoms that dont improve after trying a threadworm treatment; passes a large worm; has stomach pain, nausea, vomiting or low energy. […] Threadworms in kids are easy to treat and usually arent serious. You can get threadworm treatment over the counter from a pharmacy. Your GP or pharmacist will probably tell you to give your child a dose of antiparasitic tablets. Your child usually needs to repeat the dose after 2 weeks to make sure all the worms are gone. […] Worms spread easily, and its common for infections to come back.
  • #79 Worms in kids & teens | Raising Children Network
    https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/worms
    See your GP if your child: has symptoms that dont improve after trying a threadworm treatment; passes a large worm; has stomach pain, nausea, vomiting or low energy. […] Threadworms in kids are easy to treat and usually arent serious. You can get threadworm treatment over the counter from a pharmacy. Your GP or pharmacist will probably tell you to give your child a dose of antiparasitic tablets. Your child usually needs to repeat the dose after 2 weeks to make sure all the worms are gone. […] Worms spread easily, and its common for infections to come back.
  • #80 Worms in kids & teens | Raising Children Network
    https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/worms
    See your GP if your child: has symptoms that dont improve after trying a threadworm treatment; passes a large worm; has stomach pain, nausea, vomiting or low energy. […] Threadworms in kids are easy to treat and usually arent serious. You can get threadworm treatment over the counter from a pharmacy. Your GP or pharmacist will probably tell you to give your child a dose of antiparasitic tablets. Your child usually needs to repeat the dose after 2 weeks to make sure all the worms are gone. […] Worms spread easily, and its common for infections to come back.
  • #81 Threadworms | Livi
    https://www.livi.co.uk/medical-advice/infections/threadworms/
    Threadworms dont always cause symptoms, but the most common symptom is itching, redness or pain around the anus. The itchiness may get worse at night when threadworms are most active, making it hard to sleep. […] In girls, the worms can also irritate the vulva (area around the vagina) or urethra. Its common for a threadworm infection to occur at the same time as a urinary tract infection in young girls. […] Children with threadworms might be irritable, wake more than normal at night, lose their appetite or lose weight. Very young children might slide around on their bottoms.
  • #82 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.)
  • #83 What Are Pinworms or Threadworms? – Vermox
    https://vermox.com.au/what-are-threadworms/
    When worm infections do cause symptoms, the most common symptom is an itchy bottom at night. […] Other symptoms to look out for in both children and adults include restlessness, irritability, teeth-grinding, stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting. […] Adults are less likely to get pinworms or threadworms than children, but these worm infections are highly contagious and can spread easily among an entire family when one member of the household has a case of worms.
  • #84 Worms in kids & teens | Raising Children Network
    https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/worms
    See your GP if your child: has symptoms that dont improve after trying a threadworm treatment; passes a large worm; has stomach pain, nausea, vomiting or low energy. […] Threadworms in kids are easy to treat and usually arent serious. You can get threadworm treatment over the counter from a pharmacy. Your GP or pharmacist will probably tell you to give your child a dose of antiparasitic tablets. Your child usually needs to repeat the dose after 2 weeks to make sure all the worms are gone. […] Worms spread easily, and its common for infections to come back.