what happens if pinworm is untreated?

Question

?????? just curious

Answer 1

Pinworm is an intestinal infection caused by tiny parasitic worms measuring about 5 to 10 millimeters (about half to one centimeter) in length. Other names for a pinworm infection are "seatworm infection," "threadworm infection," "enterobiasis," or "oxyuriasis."

One of the most common roundworm infections, pinworm infections probably affect about 200 million people across the world, including about one third of the population in the United States. Of all age groups, schoolchildren are most at risk for pinworm infections.

But if your child has a pinworm infection, don't worry. Pinworms don't cause any harm (just itching), and it won't take long to get rid of them. And people who have pinworms aren't dirty - kids can get pinworms no matter how often they take a bath or play in the mud.

Answer 2

1- Itchy bottom
2-Itchy tip of nose
3-Untreated of long duration can cause
a-Anaemia. Pinworms survive in intestine by attaching themselves to intestinal wall and sucking blood.
b- loss of appetite and weight loss.
Treatment is easy. one to three days of syrup or pills (Mebendazole & like kind of medicine).
("Pin worm" is no issue)

Answer 3

Some parasites, left untreated in humans can lead to eye disease and blindness. I would highly recommend you see a healthcare professional.

Answer 4

Could cause internal bleeding over time. But that's kind of rare.

Mostly the only thing you'll notice is severe itching around the anus.

Answer 5

" The Worms Crawl In - The Worms Crawl Out. "

http://www.rmca.org/Articles/worms.htm

Answer 6

YOU can get very ill. and spread it to others. SOME have died of it. My brother told me once it gets into the brain and eats a way too.

Answer 7

Malabsorbtion

Indigestion


Anaemia


Anal rash, skin dermatitis around anus

Intolerable itching around anus during sleep

Answer 8

They eat your guts and you die a slow painful death!
Not to mention the rectal itching!

Answer 9

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/pinworms/article_em.htm

This tells you all you need to know.

Answer 10

Eventually they will penetrate the brain barrier and lay eggs in your brain.