পিনওয়ার্ম

Pinworms are most active at night, 2 to 3 hours after bedtime. The female worm comes out through the anus, and deposits eggs in the perineal area. The perineal area is between the thighs and runs from the anus to the genitals.

Pinworms are visible to the naked eye. They are about the size of a staple, yellow-white in color, and look like a fine piece of thread, which moves actively.

কারণসমূহ

A small white worm called Enterobius vermicularis causes pinworm infection. A separate species also causing infection ( E gregorii) has been reported in England.

Pinworms are spread by accidentally eating the eggs of the worm that can be found on infected clothing, bedding, toys, or in the stool of an infected person (eg, diapers).

ঝুঁকির কারণ

একটি ঝুঁকির কারণ এমন কিছু যা আপনার রোগ বা অবস্থা হওয়ার সম্ভাবনা বাড়িয়ে দেয়। ঝুঁকির কারণগুলির মধ্যে রয়েছে:

• Age: 5 to 14 years old
• Contact with an infected person (usually a child or family member of infected child)
• Contact with contaminated clothing, bedding, or object
• Regular exposure to schools, daycare centers, and other places where pinworms may be present

লক্ষণ

উপসর্গ অন্তর্ভুক্ত হতে পারে:

• Itchy perineal area, worse at night
• বিঘ্নিত ঘুম
• বিরক্তি

Symptoms may be worse at night. While the itching caused by pinworms can be very disturbing, pinworms do not otherwise cause serious medical illness. Many people infected with pinworms have no symptoms.

রোগ নির্ণয়

When present, pinworms can frequently be seen in stool or on the skin around the anus. If pinworm infestation is suspected but no worms are seen, then the “tape test” is often employed.

To detect the presence of pinworms: Place a piece of clear adhesive tape over the anus, press, and remove. Repeat 2 to 3 times with new tape. Bring adhesive tape samples to the doctor, who will examine it for pinworms. Some laboratories supply special tape or “pinworm paddles” to use for this test.

The best time to do this test is 2 to 3 hours after bedtime, or before bathing in the early morning.

চিকিৎসা

If treatment is needed, pinworm infections are most commonly treated with prescription medications such as Albenza (albendazole) or Vermox (mebendazole), though pyrantel pamoate may also be used. Pyrantel pamoate is available over-the-counter under several names such as Pin-X, and PinRid. These agents should be avoided if you are or may become pregnant. Consult with your physician concerning therapy if you are or may become pregnant.

You should consult with your doctor to determine the most appropriate treatment. Medication is generally given in two or more doses, each separated by two weeks. To avoid reinfection, all members of the family should usually be treated.

প্রতিরোধ

To prevent pinworm infection:

• Always wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, changing diapers, and before eating.
• Change and wash underwear daily.
• Bathe shortly after waking up to reduce egg contamination.
• Discourage nail biting and scratching anal areas.