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 152 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
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.