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Worm infections affect the intestines, causing digestive issues and itching. Learn how to treat and prevent them.

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Dr. C. Muñoz Parada

Dr. C. Muñoz Parada

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Claudia Muñoz Parada ist eine lizenzierte Fachärztin für Familienmedizin, spezialisiert auf Primärversorgung, Pädiatrie und ästhetische Medizin.

Worms

What Are Worm Infections & How Do They Spread?

Worm infections occur when parasitic worms enter the digestive system, usually through contaminated food, water, or surfaces. These infections are common in children but can affect people of all ages.

Common Types of Intestinal Worms:

  • Pinworms (Threadworms): Tiny white worms that cause itching around the anus.
  • Roundworms: Can grow in the intestines, causing digestive issues.
  • Tapeworms: Contracted from undercooked meat or contaminated water.
  • Hookworms: Enter the body through the skin, often from walking barefoot on infected soil.

How Worms Are Transmitted:

  • Eating contaminated food or drinking untreated water.
  • Poor hygiene, such as not washing hands properly.
  • Close contact with infected individuals.
  • Walking barefoot on contaminated soil.

Who Needs Treatment for Worm Infections?

Treatment is essential for those who:

  • Experience persistent anal itching (especially at night).
  • Notice worms or eggs in their stool.
  • Suffer from abdominal pain, bloating, or nausea.
  • Have unexplained weight loss or fatigue.
  • Live in a household where others have been infected.

Best Ways to Treat Worm Infections

Worm infections are easily treatable with medications, hygiene improvements, and preventive strategies.

Medications for Worm Infections:
  • Anti-worm treatments: Kill and eliminate worms from the body (Mebendazol, Molevac, Vermox).
  • Single-dose or multi-dose regimens: Depending on the type of worm.
  • Household treatment: Everyone in close contact with an infected person may need treatment to prevent reinfection.
Hygiene Practices & Prevention:
  • Wash hands thoroughly before eating and after using the toilet.
  • Trim fingernails short to prevent eggs from spreading.
  • Wash bedding and underwear regularly at high temperatures.
  • Cook meat properly to avoid tapeworm infections.
  • Keep children’s hands clean and discourage nail-biting.

A well-managed worm infection treatment plan can:

  • Eliminate worms and relieve symptoms quickly.
  • Prevent reinfection and spread to others.
  • Restore digestive health and nutrient absorption.
  • Reduce discomfort, bloating, and stomach pain.

Zu den wichtigen Überlegungen, die zu beachten sind, gehören die folgenden:

  • All family members should be treated if one person is infected.
  • Anti-worm medications should be taken as prescribed.
  • Reinfection is common without proper hygiene practices.
  • Some worm infections require a second dose after two weeks to fully clear.

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Symptoms vary but can include itching around the anus, stomach pain, bloating, nausea, weight loss, and visible worms in stool.
Anti-worm medications like Mebendazole, Molevac, or Vermox effectively eliminate worms. Proper hygiene prevents reinfection.
Most worm infections require medication to clear completely. Without treatment, they can persist and spread.
  • Wash hands frequently, especially before meals.
  • Keep fingernails short and clean.
  • Cook meat thoroughly.
  • Wash fruits and vegetables before eating.
  • Avoid walking barefoot in contaminated areas.
Most worm infections clear within a few days after treatment, but some require a second dose after two weeks to fully eliminate eggs and prevent reinfection.
Yes, if someone in the household is infected, close contacts should be treated too—even if they don't have symptoms—especially with pinworms.

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