Pinworm treatment for kids

What are pinworms?

Pinworms are small, white worms (Enterobius vermicularis) that infest the intestines. The worms, which look like quarter-inch-long pieces of dental floss, can be seen wiggling around the anus and in the stool.

Pinworms are most common in school-age kids, but any age child, even babies, can get them, especially if they go to daycare or have siblings who get pinworms.

It can be upsetting to discover that your child has pinworms, but keep in mind that, like lice, this common childhood malady isn't a sign of poor hygiene.

Symptoms of worms in kids and behaviour

The worms rarely pose a health risk, and – unlike lice – they're easily eradicated.

(Heavy infestations of pinworms can cause weight loss, and, in girls, urinary tract infections or infections in the abdomen. But infestations that serious are rare.)

How can I tell if my child has pinworms?

If your child has pinworms, he'll probably scratch and complain of itching around the anus, especially at night.

If your child is a baby, he won't be able to tell you what the problem i

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