How to Prevent and Treat Small White Worms In Stool?

How to Prevent and Treat Small White Worms In Stool?

Facts about Small White Worms in Stool

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  These are commonly known as pinworms or threadworms and are types of roundworms that cause intestinal infections.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  


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  These are characterized by small and very thin thread-like worms that generally grow from 2-13 millimeters in length.
  
  


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  These lay eggs on the anal area which causes it to itch. For girls, the eggs can wander and reach the vagina and into the urethra. This happens at night when the patient is in warm bed. The eggs can survive for 2 weeks outside the body and stay on beddings and clothes, and can be wafted in the air.
  
  
  


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  These are common and considered not a serious condition. Commonly found in children but can also occur in adults. The only discomforts that can be experienced are the itching in the anal area which often may result in scratching and leads to sores. Large volumes may cause abdominal pains and may lead to loss in appetite and weight loss which happens rarely.
  
  


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  Live for about 5-6 months in the intestines and die after lying eggs.
  
  


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  Young girls can experience vaginal discharge, may wet in bed, or have problems in urination.
  
  

Indications of Small White Worms in Stool

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  The indication of pinworms or threadworms infection is not usually considered harmful for it can easily be treated with medications and proper hygienic measures.
  
  
  


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  These worms attack the intestines and for girls, it can thrive on the urethra causing urinary problems.
  
  


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  Manifestations of these do not mean that the child or adult patient is not clean since they can get infected even if they take baths a couple of times per day and maintain good hygiene.
  
  

Prevention and Treatment Measures

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  All members of the household including those that do not show any symptoms should be treated since there is still a good possibility that they can pass the eggs and infect other patients.
  
  


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  Drugs can be given to kill the worms. One dose is enough to kill all worms, but a second dose may be given when patients swallow eggs again. These drugs will only kill the worms in the intestines but not its eggs.
  
  


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  Hygienic measures are used to kill the eggs. These include washing all beddings, stuffed animals, towels, and other items that can be housing these eggs. Damp dusting and vacuum cleaning can also help. Patients should also target areas where infected children play.
  
  


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  Clean bathrooms with damp cloth soaked in warm water. Throw this cloth out after using.
  
  


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  Every member of the household should wear loose-fitting clothes while sleeping, take a bath every morning and wash anus thoroughly, and change and wash nightclothes every day.
  
  


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  Washing of hands and scrubbing the nails clean is highly recommended after entering the bathroom and before preparing and eating meals.
  
  


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  Avoid biting nails along with sharing towels and using toothbrushes that are not rinsed.