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Pinworm Infection Learning Center
Symptoms could include:
- Loss of Appetite
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Anal Itching
- Vaginal Itching
- Irritable Mood
- Difficulty Sleeping
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Itching of Anal Area
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Vaginal Burning Sensation
- Restlessness
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Itching Genital
- Sleeplessness
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Difficulty sleeping 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...
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The disease is highly contagious and is caused by a parasitic worm called Enterobius vermicularis . The adult female worm is about the size of a staple (approximately0.4 in [1 cm] long and 0.02 in [0.5 mm] wide) and has a pointed tip. The disease ...
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Threadworm infection is caused by Strongyloides stercoralis , a roundworm that lives in soil and can survive there for several generations. Mature threadworms may grow as long as 1–2 in (2.5–5 cm). The larvae have two stages in their life cycle: a...
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Pinworm infections can be asymptomatic or result in mild gastrointestinal upsets. A common symptom associated with pinworm infections is perianal (around the anus) itching . Scratching of the perianal skin to relieve the itching can lead to bacter...
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Anorexia is characterized by a loss of appetite or lack of desire to eat.
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Vaginal itching is a tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin of the vagina and the surrounding area (vulva. The itching may cause a desire to scratch the affected area.
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Irritability is an excessive response to stimuli.
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Sleeping difficulty, called insomnia, can involve difficulty falling asleep when you first go to bed at night, waking up too early in the morning, and waking up often during the night.
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Agitation is an unpleasant state of extreme arousal, increased tension, and irritability.
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Insomnia is difficulty falling or staying asleep. In many cases, it can be relieved with a few simple behavioral changes or medication. Talk with your health care provider if you have any of the following symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep; Exces...
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Insomnia is the inability to obtain an adequate amount or quality of sleep. The difficulty can be in falling asleep, remaining asleep, or both. People with insomnia do not feel refreshed when they wake up. Insomnia is a common symptom affecting mi...
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Insomnia is a condition that occurs when a person in unable to get long enough or refreshing enough sleep at night. Insomnia can result from an inability to fall asleep, an inability to stay asleep, or waking too early before having gotten enough ...
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Insomnia is the inability to obtain an adequate amount or quality of sleep. The difficulty can be in falling asleep, remaining asleep, or both. People with insomnia do not feel refreshed when they wake up. Insomnia is a common symptom affecting mi...
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