Pinworms are a genus of roundworms that parasitize humans. Pinworms are a helminthological disease that is widespread throughout the globe, more than 30% of children suffer from it.
Signs of pinworms
The main symptom of the presence of a parasite in the body is discomfort and itching in the anus. This itching is caused by the maturation of the next generation of pinworm cubs, their relocation to the rectum and the laying of the next offspring on the skin.
The more massive this migration, the more intense itching. A person itches, and the parasite's eggs fall on his hands, and then, during a meal, another infection occurs. This is like a vicious circle, only with repeated infections the carrier develops severe forms of dermatitis, characterized by a persistent course. Inflammation of the tissues of the rectum is possible.
Is it dangerous?
Parasites settle in the baby's colon. In the early morning, females go to the anus, where they lay their offspring on the surrounding skin. A child scratches an itchy place and, if it does not wash its hands, not only becomes infected again, but also infects all objects that it touches, and, therefore, those who touch the same things.
Pinworms in a child: treatment
The most common and effective method of getting rid of the parasite is to take special medications. The doctor prescribes the medicine, so do not postpone the visit to a specialist if you suspect pinworms in a child. Treatment occurs by taking one tablet, sometimes two, the parasites simply go out during the bowel movement.
It is very important that all family members and animals be treated at the same time. Most often, the
treatment of pinworms in children, drugs that exist in modern pharmaceuticals, are fully implemented. There are rare cases of
parasite entering the
vagina and the development of vaginitis.
Naturally, to begin with, you need to make sure that the symptoms actually cause pinworms in the child. Treatment should begin with an analysis that shows which parasite has settled in the intestine and whether it is alone. The analysis is given for enterobiosis. It doesn’t hurt, just stick a tape to the baby’s anus, which is examined under a microscope and shows a parasite.
How to treat pinworms in children? Usually, an antibiotic is prescribed, the dosage of which is determined by the doctor. It depends on the weight and age of the child, and related diseases are taken into account. A protracted disease involves the use of drugs such as Combatin, Mebendazole, Dekaris, Piperazin.
Just a few weeks live pinworms in a child. The treatment of the parasite is total hygiene, especially hands. In fact, pinworms can be removed without medication, you should only wash your hands before eating (nails should be cut), change underwear every day, which must be ironed thoroughly after washing. Bed sheets should also be changed every three days, washed in hot water and ironed with a hot iron. You need to wash up to three times a day, always with soap, hands after washing should also be washed thoroughly. You can not comb the itchy place so as not to provoke dermatitis. Daily wet disinfectant cleaning is carried out, because pinworms can move even with dust. Rags after cleaning should be boiled. This lifestyle continues for at least 3-4 weeks. If re-infection did not happen, then the pinworms will already die during this time.