Pinworm Infections: Signs and symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment.

 

Pinworm

Pinworm Infections:

A pinworm is a parasite that lives in the human rectum. These worms are also known as threadworms. In medical science, pinworm infection is known as enterobiasis. These worms make nest and multiply in the human body for survival but do not attack other animals. Once a person is infected by a pinworm, these worms grow in small intestines and then they lay eggs for reproduction in the anus.

 

Signs and symptoms of pinworm infections:

The most common symptoms of pinworm infections are:

• Itching in the anus.
• Sleep disturbances due to itching.
• Mild nausea.
• Loss of appetite.
• Frequent abdominal pain.
• Weight loss.
• Annoyance.

 

Causes of pinworm infections:

Pinworm spreads by its eggs, which look very small to the naked eye. Due to the bad environment, rectal eggs can spread from one infected person to another, which can then be touched by someone else. The infection can be spread by touching the eggs with the fingers and taking them in the stomach. Pinworm eggs can be found in the infected person's own belongings.In rare cases, pinworm eggs can enter a person's body by breathing in infected air.

 

Diagnosis of pinworm infections:

• In some cases, pinworms can be easily seen in an infected person's underwear. The chances of seeing pinworms at night in underwear or in the stool are higher when female worms lay eggs. The pinworm is white and looks like yarn.
• The doctor uses a water sample from the rectum to examine under a microscope.
• Tape or ribbon testing, in which clean ribbon is used to collect samples of the rectal area, is used to look at the eggs of pinworm under a microscope.

 

Treatment of pinworm infections:

For the treatment of pinworm infections, doctors may prescribe medication to all members of your family to prevent infection and re-infection.

The most common prescription anti-parasitic drugs for pinworms are:

• Mebendazole
• Albendazole

You may have mild gastrointestinal side effects during treatment and you often need to take at least two doses to get rid of the pinworms completely.

The following home remedies can be used to get rid of worms:

Garlic:

Raw garlic has the ability to kill about 20 types of bacteria and 60 types of fungi. According to nutritionists, garlic is an anti-parasitic food that helps to kill worms. The amino acids in raw garlic kill stomach worms. So if you can eat 2 cloves of garlic on an empty stomach every morning, you will get benefits.

Cucumber seeds:

Cucumber seeds are a very effective ingredient in controlling worm problems. If you can dry cucumber seeds and eat 1 teaspoon of rose powder daily, you will get quick benefits.

Clove:

Eat 2 cloves a day for worm problems. Its anti-microbial ingredient kills worms.

Sweet pumpkin seeds:

Boil two teaspoons of sweet pumpkin seed powder with 3 cups of water for half an hour. Eat that water in the morning on an empty stomach for a week. You will  get benefit. You can also mix 1 teaspoon of sweet pumpkin seed powder with one teaspoon of honey. Worm problems will benefit quickly.

Carrots:

To eliminate the problem of worms, eat one carrot every morning on an empty stomach. The vitamins A, C, beta carotene and zinc in carrots increase the body's resistance to worms.

Yellow:

Raw turmeric acts as an antibiotic. It is a very effective ingredient in controlling worm problems. Eat half a cup of warm water mixed with a little turmeric powder and salt. If you can take this mixture after 5 days, you will get quick benefits.

Apple cider vinegar:

Eating apple cider vinegar half an hour before a meal helps to increase the amount of acid in the stomach. That acid helps to kill the larvae of parasites and harmful germs in the body.

Pineapple:

The bromelain enzyme in pineapple helps to  kill parasites nesting in the body. Multiple studies have shown that worm problems can be completely cured by eating only pineapple for three or four days in a row.