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How Can Intestinal Pinworm Infestation Be Diagnosed?
I have white specks/flecks in my underwear. I m thinking I may have pinworm. Not itchy though. Much worse if I eat sugary stuff which pinworm thrive on. I wash bedding, pajamas and clothing every morning, shower every morning, change towels daily. Wash my hands after every use of toilet and before eating. Don t put my fingers in mouth (keep finger nails very short). What are those flecks in my underwear? Is it pinworm? I ve done 2 treatments of pyrantel pamoate 2 weeks apart. Doesn t solve the problem.
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
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A Pinworm infection is one of the most common types of human intestinal worm infections. Pinworms are tiny, narrow worms. They’re white in color and less than half an inch long. A Pinworm infection, also known as enterobiasis or oxyuriasis.
Symptoms of a Pinworm infection:-
1. Frequent and strong itching of the anal area
2. Restless sleep due to itching and discomfort of anal area
3. Pain, rash, or other skin irritation around the anus
4. Presence of Pinworms in the area of your child’s anus
5. Presence of Pinworms in stools.
How to confirm:-( diagnosis)
A tape test is the most reliable method for diagnosing a pinworm infection. A tape test consists of taking a piece of cellophane tape and pressing the sticky, adhesive side against the skin around the anus. Since pinworms often exit the anus while the infected person sleeps, you should conduct a tape test upon waking in the morning. If eggs are present, they will stick to the tape. Take the tape to your doctor, who can place it on a slide and examine it under a microscope to see if it contains Pinworm eggs.
Routine morning activities, such as bathing or using the toilet, can remove eggs from your skin, so the results of a tape test are most accurate if you perform the test when you first wake up.
I hope i was helpful for you.
Have a healthy day.
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
A Pinworm infection is one of the most common types of human intestinal worm infections. Pinworms are tiny, narrow worms. They’re white in color and less than half an inch long. A Pinworm infection, also known as enterobiasis or oxyuriasis.
Symptoms of a Pinworm infection:-
1. Frequent and strong itching of the anal area
2. Restless sleep due to itching and discomfort of anal area
3. Pain, rash, or other skin irritation around the anus
4. Presence of Pinworms in the area of your child’s anus
5. Presence of Pinworms in stools.
How to confirm:-( diagnosis)
A tape test is the most reliable method for diagnosing a pinworm infection. A tape test consists of taking a piece of cellophane tape and pressing the sticky, adhesive side against the skin around the anus. Since pinworms often exit the anus while the infected person sleeps, you should conduct a tape test upon waking in the morning. If eggs are present, they will stick to the tape. Take the tape to your doctor, who can place it on a slide and examine it under a microscope to see if it contains Pinworm eggs.
Routine morning activities, such as bathing or using the toilet, can remove eggs from your skin, so the results of a tape test are most accurate if you perform the test when you first wake up.
I hope i was helpful for you.
Have a healthy day.
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