Pinworms are very small, whitish in color and when inspected closely look much like a string of thread. Kid's who are younger than the age of 10 can get them very easily but they can also appear in adults. They are not dangerous and can be treated very easily.
Watch your child closely. Some of the common symptoms include an itch around the anus, purging, loss of appetite and pain while eating.
If you think your child has any of the symptoms then take them to a doctor for further confirmation. The doctor is likely to take a swab test from the anus in order to see if any eggs are present. This test is then sent off to a laboratory for analysis.
Pinworms can be passed from person to person, especially among children. During the night, as the victim sleeps, the female crawls out of the anus and lays her eggs. This is what causes the itching to occur. The itch is so terrible that it will cause your child to scratch it with their fingernails and the eggs end up underneath them.
These eggs can then be transferred to things which are touched such as towels, food and doorknobs. They can also fall off of the fingers and become part of the dust that is floating around the house.
Vermox is a medicine that is extremely effective at killing off this type of worm. It only takes one dose of vermox, in the form of a powedered drink or tablets, to do it's work. The powdered drink does not taste very good so if your child is picky then you should probably try the tablets.
If your child has been diagnosed then it will be important for the whole family to take the medicine, just to be sure. You will also need to retry the treatment after a couple of weeks while making sure to be really clean at home.
If you are looking to stay away from conventional medicine there are several herbs that can help. Licorice root, Wormwood, Agrimony and Marshmallow are all good for the digestive tract and also help to keep the immune system strong and healthy. Chamomilla and Cina are good for protecting you, or your child, from infestation in the first place.
There are a few additional things you can do to prevent an infestation. When your child goes to bed at night give them a pair of cotton gloves to wear. This will protect them incase they have the urge to scratch their anus. Showering in the morning is also important and special attention should be placed on cleaning the anal and vaginal areas. Also, make sure that bed sheets and pillowcases are changed regularly.
Author Resource:-
Dee Braun, a single mom of 6, is a Cert. Aromatherapist & natural health practitioner. Click now to visit Natural Holistic Health Blog which offers info on more natural home remedies & healing techniques for common health, emotional ailments & conditions at http://www.Natural-Holistic-Health.com/
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