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==Overview==
==Overview==

Revision as of 16:32, 20 June 2017


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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

The symptoms may include painful itching around the anus, restless sleep, poor appetite, and failure to gain weight. When the infection is heavy, there can be a secondary bacterial infection due to the irritation and scratching of the anal area.

History and Symptoms

Most of the individuals with pinworm infection are asymptomatic. The main symptoms are pruritus ani and perineal pruritus, i.e., itching in and around the anus and around the perineum. The itching occurs mainly during the night.[1][2]

Common symptoms

  • Pruritus ani
  • Perineal pruritus
  • Perianal pain or soreness

Less common symptoms

  • Restlessness
  • Insomnia
  • Fatigue
  • Emotional instability
  • Enuresis
  • Perivulvar itch
  • Abdominal pain
  • Loss of appetite and weight(uncommon, but can occur in severe infections)


References

  1. Cook GC (1994). "Enterobius vermicularis infection". Gut. 35 (9): 1159–62. PMC 1375686. PMID 7959218.
  2. Caldwell JP (1982). "Pinworms (enterobius vermicularis)". Can Fam Physician. 28: 306–9. PMC 2306321. PMID 21286054.

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