please help. i know they are pinworms. i had them when i was 5 or 6 and i know the doctors give you a pill. but if i told my parents, they'll be grossed out and i'd feel ocward. so is there something at home that can help get rid of them?
2007-08-01 08:33:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
depends how old you are
you neeed medication prescribed by a physician
if you are a minor you cannot be treated unless it is a life threatening situation without their permission
your parents should not be grossed out you are their child and are are responsible for your well being
why are you so afraid to tell them- that is silly and very immature
2007-08-01 08:41:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Your parents must know this. If one family member has pinworms, the entire family should be treated.
1. Pinworm medications. Antibiotics do not affect pinworms. Pyrantel (Pin-X) was formerly a prescription antithelmintic (antiparasitic). Now it is available over-the-counter. There are also prescription medications a doctor can prescribe.
2. Bedding and towels should be washed in hot water and dried in a hot dryer.
3. The home should be vacuumed and the vacuum bag carefully discarded.
Having pinworms doesn't mean you're dirty, gross, unclean, nasty, or careless. Pinworm eggs travel from feces (poop) to your mouth, usually under your fingernails. You can even get them from careless restaurant workers!
Your parents changed your diapers, and they treated your pinworms when you were little. They shouldn't be grossed out. If you had a broken bone, or an infected cut, you'd tell them about it. They need to know, so they can protect themselves, and you, from being reinfested.
2007-08-01 10:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by july 7 · 8⤊ 2⤋
This infection requires a precription anthelmintic. Your parents won't be grossed out. No need to feel awkward either. First it has to determined that you really do have a pinworm infection.
2007-08-01 08:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
you're able to be able to desire to tell your mom and father. Pin worms at the instant are not something to feel embarrassment approximately. they're large contagious and could fairly be transmitted innocently, extraordinarily between little ones and young babies. They stay for as much as 3 weeks on issues (fingernails, clothing, etc), and while you're contaminated that's considerable for each individual on your loved ones to be taken care of. good success and don't rigidity approximately this one. this is no longer the main friendly ingredient, although this is fairly taken care of :-)
2016-10-09 00:08:25 · answer #4 · answered by doelling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pinworms are just an infection. Very easy to get, and nothing to be embarrassed about. Tell your parents so they can take you to a doctor to get treated.
There are no reliable over the counter or home remedies to treat this type of infection.
2007-08-01 08:37:58 · answer #5 · answered by Jeffrey P 5 · 5⤊ 4⤋
you have to tell them and nope they won't gross out you will though i am sure its not your fault and you need to tell them so they can get something for you to rid of them.
2007-08-04 13:18:19 · answer #6 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need antibiotics. theres no way you can get them without going to a doctor, sorry. your parents will understand.
2007-08-01 08:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda 2 · 1⤊ 11⤋