Treatment for oxyurius should always be directed by a general practitioner, in the case of the adult, or by a pediatrician, in the case of the child, but is usually done with the intake of antiparasitic medicines such as:
- Albendazole;
- Mebendazole;
- Pamoate of pirantel.
Although these medications can be bought without a prescription in the pharmacy, they should only be used with indication of the doctor because the symptoms can be caused by other types of worms that must be treated with other types of medicines. See what symptoms of oxyurius.
Infestation by oxyurius is common among children attending the same nursery, or even among siblings, since it is an easily contagious infection. Therefore, all members of the family should take the medicine, even if they do not present symptoms.
How to speed up the treatment
To speed up the treatment and ensure cure of oxyurius is recommended:
- Use the ointment for oxyuriums, such as Thiabendazole, for 5 days to eliminate external worms and relieve itching;
- Wash sheets, underwear and pajamas frequently in water with a temperature above 60ºC;
- Change daily underwear ;
- Clean the toilet daily, especially after being used by anyone who is infected
In addition, dirty toilet paper should be thrown into the toilet, flushed immediately afterwards, and the hands should be washed well, as the elimination of eggs in the faeces continues until one week after taking the medicine.
Natural Treatment Option
A great natural treatment to complement the drug treatment in eliminating oxyurius is garlic tea. For this, it is necessary to boil 3 large cloves of garlic with 1 cup of water, for 10 minutes. You should then strain and drink warmly 3 times a day for 3 weeks.
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Signs of improvement
Signs of improvement in oxyurius infection appear about 2 days after initiation of treatment and include elimination of worms in the stool, reduction of itching, relief of intestinal gas, and increased appetite.
Signs of worsening
Signs of worsening oxyurius include loss of appetite, pain in the belly, abdominal swelling, increased intestinal gas and weight loss.
Possible Complications
The complications of oxyurier infection arise when treatment is not done properly and may include weight loss due to malabsorption of nutrients, and infection of the genital region, especially in women.
