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Have Pin Worms, Tape Worm Or Round Worm. What Can Help Me?
I have pinworms and tape worm or round worm I know I have pin worm and there s another kind of worm when it comes out it s about 2 1/2 inches long and slimy and green looking is there a suppository or a procedure like a colonoscopy that can be preformed I have taken several medications for it and I am losing my mind I have had hysterical crying fits and I m almost 20 years old male. I am clean I shower and change bedding constantly. Please help..
Wed, 11 Sep 2013
Mild pinworm infection, or an infection with no symptoms, may not need treatment.
If treatment is needed, your doctor may prescribe medication to all members of your household to prevent infection and reinfection.
The most common prescription anti-parasite medications for pinworms are Mebendazole and Albendazole.
You may have mild gastrointestinal side effects during the course of treatment, and you often need to take at least two doses to get rid of the pinworms completely.
Regards and take care
If treatment is needed, your doctor may prescribe medication to all members of your household to prevent infection and reinfection.
The most common prescription anti-parasite medications for pinworms are Mebendazole and Albendazole.
You may have mild gastrointestinal side effects during the course of treatment, and you often need to take at least two doses to get rid of the pinworms completely.
Regards and take care
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