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Revision as of 17:33, 17 December 2012
Template:PinwormEditor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The symptoms may include painful itching around the anus, restless sleep, poor appetite, and failure to gain weight.
History and Symptoms
- Difficulty sleeping due to the itching that occurs during the night.
- Intense itching around the anus.
- Irritability due to itching and interrupted sleep.
- Irritated or infected skin around the anus, from constant scratching.
- Irritation or discomfort of the vagina in young girls (if an adult worm enters the vagina rather than the anus).
- Loss of appetite and weight (uncommon, but can occur in severe infections).