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Are Threadworms Dangerous

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Dr. Saumya Mittal MD

I have threadworms. I took Combantrin yesterday which is pyrantel pamoate . I will take a second dose in two weeks. Will this kill ALL of them? What else can I do? I am getting scared about this and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saumya Mittal ( Diabetologist)
Dr.  Indu Kumar MD

Hello, I recently had a case of threadworms, for which I took mebendazole . The symptoms cleared up ... have bowel movements, nor does it hurt to go to the loo. Do I still have threadworms (though i have ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Indu Kumar ( Radiologist)
Dr. Richa MD

Hi I recently found out that I am pregnant (5 weeks) but also that our house has fallen victim to threadworms. Could my pregnancy be at risk because of the worms I have? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Richa ( OBGYN)
Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari MD

My two kids and I have threadworms and we took vermox two weeks ago and I still feel the movement, my daughter doesn't sleep very well wakes up crying in the middle of the night. I clean the toilet ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari ( Pediatrician)
Dr.  Shafi Ullah Khan MD

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Answered by : Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani MD

Every month I get threadworms a couple of days before my period is due. They remain during my period then are gone again until a few days before my next period. This has been happening for a few ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Wasim Murtaza MD

I am 5 months pregnant and got threadworms. I treated the whole family but can I take anything ? It ... off the anus area with wipes, there are loads coming out ... is it normal ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Wasim Murtaza ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

hello, i am 27 weeks pregnant and have threadworms - possibly transferred from my 2 year old nephew. They are recurring and no matter how much bed changing, towel changing, constant cleaning, dusting and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Chaitanya Varma MD

threadworms during a recent visit from our 2 children. He has blatently accused me of being unhygenic ... with whom they are in regular contact. We did have it 2 years ago but were all treated & have shown... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chaitanya Varma ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Danica Bonello Spiteri MD

Hello my name is Gemma and I have had threadworms for about 5 years now. They can come at night as ... because I feel like they are taking over my life.. please can you give me some advice on what to do? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Danica Bonello Spiteri ( Sports Medicine Specialist)