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Hello Doctor, My Mom Is Itching Near The Anal Area

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Posted on Sun, 28 Oct 2018
Question: Hello Doctor,

My mom is itching near the anal area from a long time(2months). yesterday while passing the stool she noticed an 8mm size length, small worm, white in colour, very thin..

What do you suggest ?
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Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
She should send a stool sample for analysis

Detailed Answer:
Hi Tahzeeb,

What you describe sounds like an intestinal worm. I suggest you see a doctor and have a stool sample checked for parasites. When this is done, you could start treatment with mebendazole, which targets intestinal worms.

Hope this helps.
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Hello Doctor, My Mom Is Itching Near The Anal Area

Brief Answer: She should send a stool sample for analysis Detailed Answer: Hi Tahzeeb, What you describe sounds like an intestinal worm. I suggest you see a doctor and have a stool sample checked for parasites. When this is done, you could start treatment with mebendazole, which targets intestinal worms. Hope this helps.