How To Treat And Prevent Pinworms

Just the thought of a pinworm infection can make anyone squeamish. Pinworms are small, thin, white worms that infect humans. In the United States, it is the most commonly occurring intestinal worm infection. Pinworms make their way through the intestinal tract, and while an individual is sleeping, female pinworms lay eggs around the anus. It is possible for one female pinworm to lay thousands of eggs overnight. Individuals afflicted with the infestation suffer from restless sleep, insomnia, itching, nausea, abdominal pain, and irritability.