Enterobiasis history and symptoms

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).