Worms - help pls

[Sharminm1992]

Hi ,

So embarrassed writing this, a few weeks ago, someone at my daughters playgroup had worms. Ever since then I’ve been investigating her poop like a crazy person. I thought I saw something so I took her stool sample to the doctors who sent it off and it came back clear - she was also ill this week with a cows milk allergy. A few weeks later after feeling relieved and no investigating I saw this in her poop.

Is this a worm or could it just be food? Nothing moving , she doesn’t scratch her bottom or anything like that- she’s 1 years old.

Please could someone advise?

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^ that’s the picture sorry about the grossness! Really need advice thou

I suppose it could be a worm, but I would expect to see more.
The best way to check is the night time torch patrol. The worms only come down as far as the anus at night, and are clearly visible moving.
IME they all get worms at some point when they start nursery. They are easily treated, but you have to follow all the instructions to the letter.
www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/threadworms

Most children get worms at some stage. If you think she has them then just get medicine in the pharmacy and test the whole family. I wouldn't get worked up about it, they're easier to treat than headlice... Which she will probably get at some stage too

why don't you just treat her with Ovex? 40 percent of kids primary age and under have them at any one time, just worm her every 6 months or so. I wouldn't be torchlight investigating!

My son had them, they are sooooooo common in primary kids! Doesn't help that he has to be reminded to wash his hands a lot of the time! Gave him an Ovex (OTC) and all was good.

You actually took a sample to the dr for suspected worms?
And they sent it off to check for worms?

£8 for over to treat 4 people.
Just do it.
Everyone takes a pill, hot wash all the bedsheets and towels, damp dust the room after removing bedding and hoover.

yes, go over your hygiene routines too, mandatory washing of hands before any food consumption.

Hi - thanks for everyone comments.

I would give her ovex but not recommended for under 2 years old. This is why I'm just hoping it's not a worm.

I guess what I'm asking is - if they sent the sample off and it came back clear , does that mean she doesn't have worms?

I never heard of a sample being sent off to look for threadworms. The normal thing to do is just observe as I described earlier. I doubt the cost would be justified in these days of rationing and cuts.

Yes it does look like a threadworm in the photo. You don’t usually see many (or any) in the poo because they cling to the gut. The signs are itchy bottom especially in the evening - she won’t scratch as she’s 1 but she might wake up unhappy.

Get a phone appointment with your GP and ask if it’s ok to give Ovex to her given she is under 2. I bet they say yes. Whole family needs doing and then another dose 2 weeks later - this is very important. Meantime cut all family nails short and be super vigilant about hand washing, clean pants and pjs etc.