Do pinworms just cause itchiness around the anal region?

Question

i have a crawling sensation on my entire body could this be pnworm or what could it be. it gets worse at night and when i am laying down

Answer 1

Yes, that is a symptom of pinworms. The adult worms crawl out of the anus at night and lay eggs. That's why the itching sensation is worse at night. There is a pill that cures this. Call your doctor. Make sure you wash hands thoroughly after using the bathroom, and wash all bed sheets of everyone in your house with hot water. Don't wait, treatment for this is no big deal.

Answer 2

Pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis) are a type of parasite that live in the lower digestive system of humans and survive by eating nutrients from the person's food. They are common throughout the world, especially in school-age children.

Adult pinworms are small, threadlike roundworms no more than 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) long. Their eggs are oval-shaped, flat on one side, and cannot be seen without a microscope. Pinworms are also called "seat worms" or "bits of white thread" worms.

What causes pinworms?

You usually get pinworms by swallowing their eggs. This happens when someone with pinworms scratches around the anus, gets eggs on his or her hands (or under the fingernails), and touches you or an object that you later touch.

Pinworms are spread easily in families, day care centers, schools, camps, and institutional adult living environments.

Many infected children and their parents feel embarrassed about having "worms," although pinworm infections are common, especially among children. Pinworm infections can happen to anyone, are spread very easily, and are not related to being unclean.

What are the symptoms?

The most common sign of pinworms is minor itching around the anus. Many people with pinworm infections have no symptoms and may never be aware of the infection. In rare cases, itching becomes severe and may cause restless sleep or insomnia, irritability, and anxiety.

Pinworms cause an infection called enterobiasis. They don't usually cause serious health problems and do not carry disease but may be associated with secondary infection, including skin infections and—rarely—infections of the vagina and urinary tract.

The incubation period—the time from exposure to pinworm eggs until symptoms appear—is usually 1 to 2 months or longer. There is no way to detect a pinworm infection until symptoms appear.

How are pinworms diagnosed?

Pinworms are diagnosed by a medical history and physical examination that includes examining the skin around the anus for redness and irritation. Your health professional may ask you to collect a sample from around the anus by using a piece of transparent adhesive tape. This piece of tape is then viewed under a microscope to look for pinworm eggs.

How is it treated?

Pinworm infections are easily treated with medication. The infection may go away on its own, although this may take up to 14 weeks (two pinworm life cycles). However, medication can help prevent reinfection and the spread of pinworms to other people.

How do I keep from spreading pinworms or getting them again?

If one person in your family has pinworms, others probably do, too. To limit the chances of spreading pinworms to others:

Wash your hands carefully and often.
Avoid scratching around the anus.
Keep your fingernails short.
Wash clothes and bedding regularly.
Bathe and change underwear daily.
In cases of recurring pinworm infection or multiple infections within the same household, see that all family members are treated with medication.

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Answer 3

Pin worms only stay in the intestines. Go to the doctor's you may have another type of parasite. Have you traveled out of the country? Parasites are more prevalent in third world countries but are also in the USA just not as common. It also may have nothing to do with parasites you may be allergic to something or have some type of skin condition. It may seem to get worse at night because its so irritating when your trying to sleep, during the day your mind is occupied with other things besides the sensation. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

As far as i know they only cause itching/buring in the anus area when they come out to lay eggs. I have no idea what your creepy crawling feeling is. Have you got an old mattress? Possible bed bugs? or lice?