Conditions
Threadworms
If we’re talking worms, then we’re talking parasites – small intestinal parasites, to be precise. It sounds hideous, but the threadworm (or ‘pinworm’) is the most common worm parasite infestation of children in the UK (although, any age can be affected). They are usually passed on through poor hygiene, live about 5-6 weeks in the gut, and then die. But before doing so, the female worms lay tiny eggs around the anus, which leads to itching during the night. The resultant scratching can lead to eggs getting onto our fingers and under our nails, which we may then swallow, beginning the cycle of infestation again. However, threadworms can usually be eradicated with medication and strict hygiene. But if you think humans have it bad, then you should consider grasshoppers, who play host to ‘hairworms’ which essentially brainwash the insects with a cocktail of chemicals that makes them commit suicide by leaping into water. In light of that – an itchy bottom is nothing!
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Hey i'm 13
i have had this before when i was like 8 and i told my mum and we went to the doctor and he put me on this taplet called pripsen it works like a charm.
the thing is i have them again i keep getting them and i dont no if i should tell my mum again or go to the doctor myself HELP!
i have white dots on my vagina and i spoke about it with a friend and he said it could be worms but i dont know, i've had it for years and i thought it was normal. is it? please help because i feel like i'm the only one and that i'm not normal.
do you have to take medication or will they just go if you follow the cleaniness rules?
I have had them twice. Its so annoying. in school i was wriggling about all the time an everyone was like: "What's up?" but i couldnt tell them the answer cos its really embarrassing
do you have to take treatment or will they go on there own by bein extra careful and using antibac hand wash.?
To the previous comment I'd advise you to carry an antibacterial dry handwash so anytime your hands come into contact with your mouth you can use that.
Also change sheets, clothes and towels reguarly… sleep in cotton knickers then change them in the morning.
Good luck.
What the! I have got them again! I dont know why i keep getting them. This is the 3rd time now. I had 1 tablet left from the packet when i had them before and iv took it today but the first time i had to take 2 because it didnt get rid of them. Why do i keep getting them. i hate it :(
Hi. I have these.
Ive bought some tablets called pripsen.
So I'll take them thn let you know the results!!
Heyahh i have them i havnt told any one because it dosent feel write i think its horrible i does my headin but as i read the commentt i realised that other people have them to So im Gonna try tell Somee One x
im 13 iv been getting pinworms acouple times now and they keep coming back.. Im very scared and dont know what to do.. I dont wantto go to a doctor or tell my parents again.. HELP!!
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