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Overview

Most worm infections in humans aren’t serious and can easily be treated with medication. The common UK variety called threadworms can be quickly treated with over-the-counter treatments. The symptoms of threadworms are:

  • Small white worm in your stool
  • Extreme itching around you anus especially at night

 

These symptoms do not generally need treatment from a GP, however there are more serious cases or worms. You should see a doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:

  • A large worm or large piece of worm in your stool
  • An itchy worm shaped rash on your skin
  • Sickness diarrhoea or stomach ache for over 2 weeks
  • Loss of weight for no reason

 

These types of worms are usually caught when travelling but can take a long time to cause symptoms - tell your GP if you have been abroad in the last 2 years.

Rightdose can provide simple treatments for threadworm including single pill treatments and suspensions that can quickly clear up the issue. It is important to keep up good hygiene while treating threadworm to prevent re-infection, including:

  • Thorough hand-washing especially after bathroom use
  • Trim fingernails short
  • Shower or bathe first thing in the morning washing the anal area thoroughly
  • Wear close fitting pyjama bottoms to avoid shedding eggs
  • Wash bedding and towels daily
  • Vacuum and wipe surfaces daily

 

With proper medication and keeping to the recommended hygiene standards a threadworm infection doesn’t have to be serious at all and can be treated quickly and easily.

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