Firstly your doctor will need to determine the type of worm. Threadworms, Roundworms and Tapeworms are the three most common.
Threadworms are tiny worm parasites that infect the intestines of humans. They are sometimes identified as pinworms, are white and look like a small piece of thread. Threadworms do not always cause symptoms, although some people will experience itchiness around their private region, especially at night.
To thoroughly eradicate threadworms, the entire household must be treated, even if not everyone has symptoms as there is a high risk of spreading (around 75% between family members).
You can do either follow a strict hygiene method for six weeks (the lifespan of threadworms) or take medication and follow a strict hygiene method for two weeks. Mebendazole foils threadworms from absorbing glucose, so they will die within a few days. Piperazine paralyses them and when combined with a medication called senna, they will be pushed naturally out of the bowel.
Roundworms are worms that can infest the human digestive tract, specifically the small intestine. A roundworm infection is also sometimes known as ascariasis. Often there are no noticeable symptoms with a roundworm infection.
If they do they will include a high temperature and dry cough. There may also be mild abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea later on. Treatment may include the use of the two medicines described above as well as one called Albendazole.
Tapeworms live in people's intestines and tend to be flat, segmented and ribbon-like. You will need treatment to get rid of it as some adult worms can grow to 30 feet in length. Again you may not feel any symptoms or they can be mistaken for another illness as stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea are the signs. A patient will probably be prescribed Niclosamide or Praziquantel, to either dissolve the worm or to pass it through the bowels.
Threadworms are tiny worm parasites that infect the intestines of humans. They are sometimes identified as pinworms, are white and look like a small piece of thread. Threadworms do not always cause symptoms, although some people will experience itchiness around their private region, especially at night.
To thoroughly eradicate threadworms, the entire household must be treated, even if not everyone has symptoms as there is a high risk of spreading (around 75% between family members).
You can do either follow a strict hygiene method for six weeks (the lifespan of threadworms) or take medication and follow a strict hygiene method for two weeks. Mebendazole foils threadworms from absorbing glucose, so they will die within a few days. Piperazine paralyses them and when combined with a medication called senna, they will be pushed naturally out of the bowel.
Roundworms are worms that can infest the human digestive tract, specifically the small intestine. A roundworm infection is also sometimes known as ascariasis. Often there are no noticeable symptoms with a roundworm infection.
If they do they will include a high temperature and dry cough. There may also be mild abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea later on. Treatment may include the use of the two medicines described above as well as one called Albendazole.
Tapeworms live in people's intestines and tend to be flat, segmented and ribbon-like. You will need treatment to get rid of it as some adult worms can grow to 30 feet in length. Again you may not feel any symptoms or they can be mistaken for another illness as stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea are the signs. A patient will probably be prescribed Niclosamide or Praziquantel, to either dissolve the worm or to pass it through the bowels.
