Worms

Everyone can be effected by worms at any age but children are most susceptible to get infection through the eggs of worms on surfaces. Infections with hookworm, roundworm and tapeworm are less common than thread worms.Thread worms are tiny white worms about 5 mm long, mostly live in intestine and around the anus.

Common symptoms of thread worms are itchy bottom and children feel do not want to eat anything. Thread worms are not cause of abdominal pain. Due to continuous scratching of bottom anus can cause rash and it can be infected if continue for long time. In girls this rash and itching can moved to vaginal part causing virginal discharge. In first motion of day, worms can be seen by looking carefully.

Treatment of worms is necessary as if one member of family is suffering from it then it can transfer them to other. So it is necessary to wash hands and pajamas frequently. Bed sheets of the patient’s bed shouldn’t shake indoors, also should wash in hot water separated from other cloths.

There are a number of Homeopathic medicines that are used for the treatment of worms. Long term treatment is not necessary. Mostly some doses cure the disease completely. Complete history of patient, confirmation of ova of worms in stool and relevant sign and symptoms are necessary to achieve best remedy according to the patient.