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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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"Hi, im 21, pregnant and have a little daughter of 2, its very embarrassing but i think i have these thread worms, i have found some little white worms in my underware and have a very itchy, wriggleing feeling down below.i cant go to my doctor, its so embarrassing please could you tell me what i can take to get them to go away!there has to be something i can get from the chemists? Please help.."
Hiya, dont worry there is medication that you can get in the chemist.
A year and a half ago i had threadworm and went to the chemist and bought powder called Pripsen, its very cheap, it is ment to taste like raspberrys but it dont lol it does taste nasty but it works.
The best thing to do hun is treat the whole family thats what i was told in the chemist.
Hope everything goes well.
For all of you who are embarrassed about going to the doctor – don't be! My son had threadworms last week. I went to the doctor, told him he had threadworms and he gave me a prescription for a medicine called vermix. Simple as that! No interrogation, no examination, no judgement, nothing! They're incredibly common and what you need to do is be hygenic. Clean, vacuum, damp-dust and disinfect your home. Wash your hands after the loo and before eating. Keep your nails short and your fingers out your mouth. Keep your pants on for bed. Don't share towels and flannels, etc.
The little buggers live 6 weeks so as long as you don't swallow any eggs, you should be frre of them by then!
Hi, im 21, pregnant and have a little daughter of 2, its very embarrassing but i think i have these thread worms, i have found some little white worms in my underware and have a very itchy, wriggleing feeling down below.i cant go to my doctor, its so embarrassing please could you tell me what i can take to get them to go away!there has to be something i can get from the chemists? Please help..
hey im 13 i think i have wors because i sometimes after pooing i clean me bum with like 5 pieces of tissue but like an hour late something iinside my bum is like irritating me and i feel it kind of moving and realli tickly and itchy can u plz help meim scared 2 tell me mum because she might just say you haevnt wiped urbum thoughtly ,,, help me plz..:C
Hii im 16,,
and i have thread worms i have taken my tablets and had strict hygene washing my clothes bedding a towels daily and washing my hands lots im not sure if i have them any more cos im feeling like theirs wiggling down below but maybe that cos im thinking about it,,, when i took my last tablet their were a few in my stools i usually see them in my vagina lips some morning (pretty gross i know) but im wahing two times daily and wiping and refreshing with a baby wipe few times i still have not been for a no2 in 3 days and im not eating properly still does this mean i still have them :(
i am 15.i defineatley have threadworms but i dont want to tell anybody or go to the doctors.its been a while and they go away and come back.i know my little brother had them not long ago but no one did anything thing for him and i think they have went away but can i not eat something or just do strict hygeine without having to get medication ? thanks
My daughter is 5 and has had worms before which I have treated by visiting the chemist. she also has ecyzma and recently has been complaining of an itchy bottom. I have examined her and seen nothing. I have taken her to doctors and the doctor had examined her and confirmed she is clear yet she still complains of an itchy bottom. this is sometimes worse following a bath. Is there anything you can suggest as this itch is driving her crazy and upsets her. I have tried antihistemine to stop the itch and cream incase her skin is dry but this does not work. please help.
I just want to say to everyone, don't be ashamed about having worms. Parasites are part of life allbeit an annoying one. I think I would rather have what may seem 2 mins of embaressment to myself and get rid of the worms than have that horrible feeling. Doctors have heard and seen it all and you really need to be strict with hygiene, changing towels etc. You must be military in doing all the things set out to get rid of them. Takle it don't suffer in silence!
hi i've just found threadworms in my poo, i don't want to get medication because i will find it too embarrasing seeing a doctor about it… can the condition go without medication?
I have found little white worms in my knickers last night – as i had black knickers on i am really nervous about telling my mum cause i had them a year ago and she wadn't too happy then i am 15 and i cant go to the doctors as i am on my period is there a way where i can just get something for the treatment with out going to the doctors. if i can then how long do the tablets take to work?? please help me x
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