But the pinworm eggs are too tiny to be seen without a microscope. The itching from the pinworms might wake you up in the middle of the night and make you squirm a lot. So if you're itchy and sore on your bottom, tell your mom or dad. And if you see worms in your underwear or in the toilet, you should tell a parent right away. You should know, though, that some people with pinworms don't have any symptoms at all.
If you might have pinworms, your mom or dad will take you to the doctor so you can get medicine to get rid of the worms. To see if you have pinworms, the doctor may have your parent help you do an easy test at home. Your parent will place a small piece of tape on the skin around your anus at night or when you first get up in the morning, then take it off and bring it to the doctor.
It doesn't hurt at all, and the doctor will look at the tape under a microscope to see if there are any eggs on it. He or she might also take some samples from under your fingernails to see if there are any eggs. If you have pinworms, don't worry. Eggs can pass to other people when they touch these surfaces and then touch their mouth. They take around 2 weeks to hatch. 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.
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You cannot catch threadworm from animals. Care at home You can talk to a pharmacist about over-the-counter treatment options. Adults can also get threadworm. If possible, your child should have a shower on the night they have the medicine, and again the next morning to remove the eggs laid during the night. To help reduce this and to prevent the threadworms from spreading to others, you can take the following precautions: Despite the itching, encourage your child not to scratch their bottom.
If they must scratch, make sure it is over their underpants and not directly on their skin. Try to stop your child from biting their nails or sucking their thumb. Have your child wash their hands and under their nails thoroughly after going to the toilet.
Vacuum your floor often to remove any eggs. Clean surfaces in your house that your children may touch, in particular door handles. Discourage your child from eating food that has fallen on the floor. When to see a doctor If you have tried a threadworm treatment for your child and their symptoms have not improved, take them to your GP. Also take your child to the GP if: your child passes a large worm they have abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or low energy levels.
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