If My Body Itching Issue Was Related To Worms, Within How Much Time Should I Expect Relief?

Posted on Tue, 17 May 2022

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Question : Based on Dr. Vaishalee Punj's recommendation, I took tablet Albendazole 400 mg last night. If my body itching issue was related to worms, within how muchtime should I expect relief?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Worm expulsion should happen within few hours

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

With Albendazole, worm expulsion should happen within a few hours, XXXXXXX 24 hrs

Since itching happens due to histamine release and other inflammation mediators, it may take a 2-5 days to disappear.

Regards
Dr Vaishalee Punj

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (22 hours later)

Thankyou so much. I still feel itching in several parts of my body, so will wait for 5 days to see if itching disappears, and will contact you back if it doesn't.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Hopefully it clears.
Please get back and will see what else can be done

Regards
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar