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Does Itching In The Rectum Indicate Worm Infection?

hi I am pretty certain I have had pinworms for a few months. I had no idea it even was a concern. I suffered from hemorrhoids after my surgery (Heller myotomy with a partial fundoplication for achalasia) so I thought it was just that. i get that tingle itch on my rectum at night. I have never seen one on my sheets or my panties. I was not concerned until we recently got a new puppy which was full of roundworms and I started doing research. The puppy is being treated for roundworms by the vet and I have taken a 2 1/2 tsp reese s pinworm medication dose. I have only defecated once but after words my mother said she saw one move still inside my rectum. I m concerned if I don t poop they wont come out and I can still fell them. Should I go to the doctors? Is there something I can take or eat to help? ( I am not a daily pooper because of my achalasia digestion issue) Should I take more of the medication? I am washing my hands like an OCD person, cleaning everything with disinfectant, and washing blankets and towels in hot water now, and I have taken a micro bacterial shower (hibcleanse). I am just lost on what to do and questioning if this will go away or get worse? Is having the puppy with roundworms around going to make it worse?
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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HELLO,
i can understand your concern.
donot worry about the pinworm infestation.
a single dose of albendazole 400mg(zentel 400mg) is sufficient to treat the condition.
i would like to review after a week of taking this medication.
hope you are satisfied with the response.
thanks for choosing HCM
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Does Itching In The Rectum Indicate Worm Infection?

HELLO, i can understand your concern. donot worry about the pinworm infestation. a single dose of albendazole 400mg(zentel 400mg) is sufficient to treat the condition. i would like to review after a week of taking this medication. hope you are satisfied with the response. thanks for choosing HCM