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* Irritation or discomfort of the [[vagina]] in young girls (if an adult worm enters the vagina rather than the anus). | * 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). | * Loss of appetite and weight (uncommon, but can occur in severe infections). | ||
The most common clinical manifestation of a pinworm infection is an itchy anal region. When the infection is heavy, there can be a secondary bacterial infection due to the irritation and scratching of the anal area. Often the patient will complain of teeth grinding, and insomnia due to disturbed sleep, or even [[abdominal pain]] or [[appendicitis]]. [[Infection]] of the female genital tract has been well reported. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 16:21, 21 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
Symptoms are caused by the female pinworm laying her eggs. Symptoms of pinworm infection usually are mild and some infected people have no symptoms.
- Difficulty sleeping and restlessness 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).
The most common clinical manifestation of a pinworm infection is an itchy anal region. When the infection is heavy, there can be a secondary bacterial infection due to the irritation and scratching of the anal area. Often the patient will complain of teeth grinding, and insomnia due to disturbed sleep, or even abdominal pain or appendicitis. Infection of the female genital tract has been well reported.