Ferdie Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Sorry to ask for help on this gross topic, but I am desperate for more information. My dd is complaining about a wiggling feeling at night inside her bottom. It has been off and on for a week. She has many aliments at night so at first I disregarded what she was telling me. However, after googling parasites and worms I think she might have threadworms. At this point she has none of the other symptoms, (diarrhea, vomiting, dark circles under the eyes, anemia, bad breath and constipation), just the wiggling feeling at night. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get rid of them using an over the counter product?? Do I need to rush her to the doctor on Monday? This morning we tried some of the home remedies suggested on the internet, (papaya juice, garlic and cumin water), but I am wondering if there is any other tried and true treatments. Thanks and sorry to gross you out. One of the website showed pics and I almost barfed. Yuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 You need to make sure they are actually there before you give her medicine. My best friend's dd had pinworms and she was itching something awful. If you go in at night, with a flashlight, after she has been asleep, and check her bottom, you can actually see the worms. Once you see them, just call your pediatrician and they will prescribe something...probably for the whole family to take because they are contagious. Mostly it would be contagious to anyone that sleeps near your dd or in the same room as her. They are gross, but not really a big deal. Lots of kids get them. There is no need to rush to the dr. You can see them yourself if they are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Ewwww. I had these as a child. I was so grossed out about it. My mom took me to the Drs so I have no idea how to do it naturally. I just remember the wash and dry everything part. Carrie:-) Sorry.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Some herbal remedies that are supposed to help include turmeric, pomegranates and orange vegetables/fruit with rich vitamin A content like papaya and sweet potatoes, but I'd go to the doctor, and use the tasty fruits as a supplement, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Thanks everyone! That was exactly the information that I needed, but not what I wanted to hear. I am off to the store to get batteries for our flashlight. Ugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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