After a few weeks, the female pinworms move to the end of the large intestine, and they come out of the body at night to lay their eggs around the anus (where .
What happens to pinworms when they come out?
After a few weeks, the female pinworms move to the end of the large intestine, and they come out of the body at night to lay their eggs around the anus (where poop comes out). The amount of time that passes from when someone swallows the eggs until the worms lay new eggs is about 1 to 2 months.
Do pinworms come out naturally?
Pinworms often exit the anus while a person sleeps. Because of this, people who suspect they've been infected should conduct a tape test upon waking in the morning. If eggs are present, they'll stick to the tape.
Do pinworms always come out?
So many of us or our family members have experienced this relatively mild though distressing infection.
Would pinworms be moving in poop?
A white, very thin, threadlike worm, about ¼ inch (6 mm) long. It moves. If it doesn't wiggle, it's probably lint or a thread. The worm may be seen around the anus or on the child's bottom.
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