Pinworms
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Pinworms are small intestinal parasites very common in childhood, which cause an infection known as pinworm infection. They are easily transmitted between people and lodge in the intestine, where the females lay eggs around the anus.
Common symptoms: intense anal itching, especially at night, restless sleep and irritability; in girls there may be discomfort in the genital area.
When should you see a doctor? It is worth consulting if there is persistent itching, several family members with similar discomfort, or sleep disturbances.
Which specialist treats them? The pediatrician and the general practitioner are the first point of reference; the gastroenterologist, the infectious disease specialist, and the emergency physician may get involved depending on the case. If you suspect this infection, discussing it with a professional helps manage it appropriately.
Data on 140 doctors who treat pinworms
Which specialist treats pinworms?
Pinworms (an intestinal parasite) should be treated by a pediatrician in children, or by a general practitioner in adults, who prescribe the appropriate antiparasitic treatment.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pinworms
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Frequently asked questions
What is pinworms?
Pinworms are small intestinal parasites very common in childhood, which cause an infection known as pinworm infection. They are easily transmitted between people and lodge in the intestine, where the females lay eggs around the anus.
Which doctor treats pinworms?
Pinworms (an intestinal parasite) should be treated by a pediatrician in children, or by a general practitioner in adults, who prescribe the appropriate antiparasitic treatment.