I'm really worried!

Well I know this has nothing to do with pregnancy but I can't seem to get any answers on the other forums. Here it goes. I have a 5 year old who was complaining of itching and burning on her bottom. I thought maybe it was hemroids since she can sometimes get constipated. Well after she had gone potty she said that it didn't itch or burn anymore. I thought it was kinda weird but ok. Well yesterday she went poo poo and I saw a tiny tiny little white long object floating around the toilet. I thought nothing of it until I realized it might be a pinworm. I've heard if this but not seen one before. I did some research on this and from what I saw I think it might be a pinworm. Does anyone know if they will go away after pooping or do I need to go to the store and get some medication for her? I know they are very contagious so I guess I need to get meds for all of us right? Ugh! I'm worried! HELP!!!

[mamaofonetrying42]

How Is a Pinworm Infection Diagnosed and Treated?
Your child's doctor may ask you to help make the diagnosis of pinworm by placing a sticky piece of clear cellophane tape against your child's rectum. Pinworm eggs will stick to the tape and can be seen under a microscope in a laboratory. The doctor might also take some samples from under your fingernails to see if there are any eggs.

If the doctor finds that your child has a pinworm infection, he or she will probably give everyone in your family one dose of an antiworm medicine that will eliminate the pinworm infection. After 2 weeks, the doctor may give a second dose of antiworm medicine.

Although the medicine takes care of the worm infection, the itching may last about a week after the medicine is taken. So, the doctor may also give your child a cream to help stop the itching.

Routine household cleaning measures (including washing everyone's pajamas and bed linens) will also help reduce the spread of pinworm infection to the family.

[Mea426]

Thank you so much! If she doens't have anymore symptoms does that mean she's not infected? I'm freaking out!

I will call the Dr. and see what I need to do. Thanks for the info!!

[adawning4]

NO she still has them..... They wont go away with out meds. They can also grow in her intestines. So you definetly need to get her to the doctor.....

[Mea426]

So the itching is that constant?