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Suggest Treatment For Presence Of Worms In Stool
Hi my friend lives with my husband s brother their daughter went to Dr tonight because they found worms in her stool. I have had intestinal blockage before leading to major surgery what are the chances she will pass on to me we spending night at their house should we leave immediately been here all day already does her two year old need go Dr ain t seen nothing sign yet in his stool
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Hello,
Usually, when one family member has pinworms in their stool, all of the other members of the family are treated also. If you, yourself, have been around this family, it is best that you be treated too.
Once the doctor knows one family member has pinworms(small white worms) he/she can give a prescription for everyone else in the house without having to see them in the office or use pyrantel pamoate.
Pyrantel pamoate is available over-the-counter to treat pinworms. It should be given as a single dose and repeated in 2 weeks.
Hygienic prevention: bathe in the morning to remove the eggs of the worm from the anus, frequent hand washing, and clip fingernails.
Bed linens and underwear should be handled carefully, should not be shaken, and should be laundered promptly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician
Usually, when one family member has pinworms in their stool, all of the other members of the family are treated also. If you, yourself, have been around this family, it is best that you be treated too.
Once the doctor knows one family member has pinworms(small white worms) he/she can give a prescription for everyone else in the house without having to see them in the office or use pyrantel pamoate.
Pyrantel pamoate is available over-the-counter to treat pinworms. It should be given as a single dose and repeated in 2 weeks.
Hygienic prevention: bathe in the morning to remove the eggs of the worm from the anus, frequent hand washing, and clip fingernails.
Bed linens and underwear should be handled carefully, should not be shaken, and should be laundered promptly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician
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