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What Causes Worm Infestation Of Clitoris?

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Posted on Fri, 16 May 2014
Question: I have found a worm in my clitoris. I think there are more. How can I get rid of them?
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of Pinworm needs to be considered

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms

It's more likely to be migrated worm from the gastrointestinal tract. More like to be either Pinworm or maggots.
I would require additional information for me to be equipped to guide you further
1. How long was the worm?
2. Is it associated with itching or vaginal discharge?
3. Do you have any redness in the area.

It would be more helpful if you could also provide with the clinical photograph.

Take care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (6 hours later)
It was about 1cm long. Not really itching, just the feel of it's movement. Don't think it is more red than usual.
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Likely to be pinworm infestation

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms

Its likely to be pinworm infestation. Single dose of antihelminthic like Albendazole will be curative. I would also advise you hot sitz bath which will really be helpful.
Do get back to me if you have any other query.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (9 minutes later)
Is this available over the counter?
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It will be available over the counter

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Madam
Albendazole is available over the counter in the UK.

Add handful of common table salt in tub of lukewarm water and you can sit in it for 15-20minutes twice a day.

Take Care

Regards
Shobha
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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What Causes Worm Infestation Of Clitoris?

Brief Answer: Possibility of Pinworm needs to be considered Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms It's more likely to be migrated worm from the gastrointestinal tract. More like to be either Pinworm or maggots. I would require additional information for me to be equipped to guide you further 1. How long was the worm? 2. Is it associated with itching or vaginal discharge? 3. Do you have any redness in the area. It would be more helpful if you could also provide with the clinical photograph. Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS, MD