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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Pinworms?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Pinworms<\/a><\/li>
Suggested Home Remedies For Pinworms<\/a><\/li>
Preventive Measures<\/a><\/li>
When To Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPinworms are parasitic worms that survive in the rectal and intestines of the infected person. Pinworms can infect people of all ages, especially children. Pinworms, also known as threadworms, are white\/light grey tiny worms that cause the common infection known as enterobiasis, found more commonly in children than adults. Symptomatic pinworm infection is an issue of concern, though the treatment for pinworms is simple ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
Family members and people taking care of infected children are at a higher risk of infection. The most common sources of pinworm infection are preschools, schools and day-care centres ^{1<\/sup><\/a>. If anyone in your family is infected with pinworms, you should get help from a doctor to get a diagnosis and treatment. You can also try some home remedies; read along to find some home remedies to help take care of pinworms at home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>What Causes Pinworms?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe eggs of pinworms, when swallowed, can cause infection ^{3<\/sup><\/a>. The infection spreads in the following manner:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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The worms lay eggs around the anus of the person, which makes it itchy.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
When the infected person scratches or touches their anus, the eggs transfer to the fingers and fingernails.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The eggs are then transferred to surfaces and to other people, who swallow them when they touch their mouths.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The eggs then enter the digestive system and hatch in the intestines of the infected person.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After hatching, the female pinworms pass through the rectum and lay eggs on the anus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
These eggs can survive up to two to three weeks under the fingernails, on the fingers, and on surfaces of clothes, toilet seats, etc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
These eggs can also be spread through contaminated food if the food is touched by an infected person without washing their hands ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Symptoms of Pinworms<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have a pinworm infection, you can notice the following symptoms:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Vaginal itching: <\/strong>Rarely, pinworms also migrate to the vaginal area in females and may cause symptoms like discharge from the vagina and itching in the vaginal region. In some cases, they can cause vulvovaginitis (inflammation of the vulva and vagina).\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Anal itching: <\/strong>This happens particularly at night. Anal itching can be mild to severe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sleeplessness:<\/strong> Since the itching gets worse at night, you may have trouble sleeping, which may further lead to reduced concentration, weight loss and fatigue.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bedwetting:<\/strong> Less common signs of pinworms may include bedwetting^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{2<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>}
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