My 8 year old son has pin/thread worms...?

Question

The doctor prescribles some medicine which eliminates them, however they keep comin back after 1 month or so. He has been having sleepless nights, disturbs mine and his mothers sleep aswell all night. Could you tell me what causes it so I could prevent him getting them again.

Answer 1

The medicine should work however the whole family need to be treated as this is highly infectious like head lice.
You can buy a family pack of tablets from the chemist you all take just one tablet same day. You must then strip all the bedcovers off all the beds and wash and iron. Hover the entire house especially the bed rooms as the eggs live in dust and bedding. Your son needs clean pj on every night and clean pants of course, keep his finger nails short and that is just about all you can do.
You take another tablet two weeks later to be on safe side. I know it is going to be a lot of work stripping all beds in one go and hovering the house every day for two weeks top to botttom but it does work.
Your son needs to be told not to eat in his bedroom as he will contaminate himself again as air born also wash hands after toilet and before food.
You all need treating is the key at same time or he is getting it from school and the children have not been trated so you need to mention it to school they send letter out to everyone.

Answer 2

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.
Also Medication should be recieved 2 weeks after the first infection because the medication kills only adult pin worms not the eggs themselves.

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

Answer 3

My kids got them when they were young,too.
I was appalled, of course, as you probably are.
Pinworms are in the soil, on surfaces, just everywhere, so nobody is at fault. Kids also put their hands in their mouths a lot, and spread pinworms that way.
The meds work fine, but you have to also wash all bedclothes in hot water and dry them thoroughly. Also, vacuum the entire house and throw the vacuum bag away. These two steps are essential because the eggs are invisible and they get everywhere.
If you don't want your son reinfected, treat the whole family with the meds and follow the above steps. All of you should be OK.
Good luck!

Answer 4

Its very common, picked up and spread very easily. So the whole family needs to be treated, you can buy medication over the counter. Its meant to taste a bit like strawberry milkshake, not too close but not too awful either! Signs that you might have it are a very itchy bottom. Nails cut short, hands kept clean. And although it's not very nice it would be worth checking every time you, and others, go to the toilet.
Someone is picking it up, from work, school etc.

Answer 5

Clean and disinfect the entire house, the eggs are somewhere where he keeps getting reinfested. Wash the bedding regularly and drill handwashing into his routine so it becomes habit. If you have pets then that could be the source. Have the pets treated too. If no pets then just try to keep things as clean as possible and take the meds. Don't feel bad, it's pretty common with kids. Good luck.

Answer 6

Are you treating the whole household at the same time ? if not you should do so as you are all probably infected and are passing them back to him. on the same day that you are all treated make sure the bedclothes are changed and also all underwear. Wipe over all door handles and scrub nails. Also make sure he wears pants/jama bottoms in bed at night. There are serious reasons for all these strategies but it would take too long to explain.

Answer 7

Take RAI (Indian name, don't know the botanical name of the herbal) with buttermilk. And take Khumani's (don't know the botanical name, I think it is PEACH or PEAS) seed. It will solve your child's problem definitely.

Answer 8

make sure that you cut his nails as short as possible....wash all bed linen in very very hot water,.....everyone in the house needs to be treated...Are you taking the pill one month later to prevent reinfestation? everyone in house neds to wash thier hands as much as poss...especially after coming in contact with infected person. Wash hands wash hands wash hands,,,,,,after meals going to bathroom ...everything you do wash hands!

Answer 9

1 Glossary Pinworm Infection Center | Next


Pinworm Infection
(Enterobiasis)
What is pinworm infection?
Who is at risk for pinworm infection?
How is pinworm infection spread?
What are the symptoms of pinworms?
How is pinworm infection diagnosed?
What is the treatment of pinworms?
What is pinworm infection?

Pinworm infection is a large intestine infection caused by a small, white worm called a pinworm. The medical name for the pinworm is Enterobius vermicularis.

The pinworm is about the length of a staple. It lives for the most part within the rectum of humans. While an infected person is asleep, female pinworms leave the intestines through the anus and deposit eggs on the skin around the anus.

Because pinworm infection is caused by Enterobius vermicularis, the infection is also called enterobiasis.

Who is at risk for pinworm infection?

Pinworm is the most common worm infection in the United States.

School-age children have the highest rates of pinworm infection. They are followed by preschoolers. Institutional settings, including day care facilities, often harbor cases of pinworm infection. Sometimes, nearly half of the children may be infected.

Pinworm infection often occurs in more than one family member. Adults are less likely to have pinworm infection, except mothers of infected children.

How is pinworm infection spread?

Within a few hours of being deposited on the skin around the anus, pinworm eggs become infective (capable of infecting another person). They can survive up to 2 weeks on clothing, bedding, or other objects. Infection is acquired when these eggs are accidentally swallowed.

What are the symptoms of pinworms?

The classic symptoms of pinworms consist of intense itching around the anus and/or vagina. Less common symptoms range from upset stomach to loss of appetite, irritability, loss of appetite, restlessness, and insomnia.

The symptoms of pinworm infection are caused by the female pinworm laying her eggs. Most infected individuals, in fact, have few or no symptoms but, if the infection is heavy, the symptoms may be correspondingly more severe.

How is pinworm infection diagnosed?

If pinworms are suspected, transparent adhesive tape or a pinworm paddle (supplied by your health care provider) are applied to the anal region. The eggs adhere to the sticky tape or paddle and are identified by examination under a microscope.

The test should be done as soon as you wake up in the morning (because bathing or having a bowel movement may remove eggs). The exam may require several samples for diagnosis.

Samples taken from under the fingernails may also contain eggs (since scratching of the anal area is common).

At night, the adult worms can sometimes be seen directly in bedclothes or around the anal area.

What is the treatment of pinworms?

Usually a single tablet of mebendazole (Vermox) is used for treatment. This can sometimes be repeated a week later or, if infection persists, three weeks later. There are also over-the- counter drugs for pinworm.
MEDICATION :
GENERIC NAME: MEBENDAZOLE CHEWABLE - ORAL (meh-BEN-duh-zole)
BRAND NAME(S): Vermox
USES: Mebendazole is used to treat intestinal worm infections such as pinworm, round worm and hook worm.

HOW TO USE: This medication is taken by mouth and can be taken with or without food. It may be chewed or crushed, mixed and taken with food. In Canada: The Canadian manufacturer states that their product must not be chewed. For treatment of pinworm infections, the medication is given as one single dose. If necessary, a second treatment may be recommended in a few weeks.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhea, fever, headache, dizziness, drowsiness or rash. If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor. Very unlikely but report promptly: dark urine, yellowing of the eyes or skin. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, malnutrition, anemia, any allergies you may have. Mebendazole should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if mebendazole is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: cimetidine, carbamazepine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.


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NOTES: Pinworm infections can easily spread to others. All family members in close contact with the patient should be treated to decrease the chance of spreading the infection. Practice strict hygiene to prevent another infection. Disinfect toilets daily. Change and launder undergarments, linens, towels and bedclothes daily.

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hope your son gets better :-)

Answer 10

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/pinworm/factsht_pinworm.htm

Try this website, it should help. It sounds like the eggs aren't getting killed or may be in his bedding.