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Original poster

YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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SauerKraut · 07/02/2006 20:01

Sorry in advance for the grossness of this. DD2 has just informed me that there are short thin whitish-pink thread-like things in her poo which wriggle. Couldn't look as loo aready flushed. Does anyone know- could these be some sort of worm and are there usually any other symptoms- sore tummy or anything? And if you've had it did everyone in the family get it?

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jalopy · 07/02/2006 20:03

Threadworm. You need to treat all family members. Available from any chemist.

tissy · 07/02/2006 20:03

threadworms!

Racers · 07/02/2006 20:03

I think it is some sort of worm and I would make sure nobody shares handtowels etc until you know more!

good luck!

Lonelymum · 07/02/2006 20:05

Sounds like threadworms. All the family need treatment.

Her bottom could be itchy - that is another sign.

waterfalls · 07/02/2006 20:05

Threadworm usually comes comes hand in hand with an itchy bottom.

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SauerKraut · 07/02/2006 20:14

Yes- itchy bum mentioned. Thanks! Oh no- I'll be thinking mine's itching all night now!!

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SauerKraut · 07/02/2006 20:14

Do I have to bug the doctor with this, do you think?

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WigWamBam · 07/02/2006 20:17

You can buy treatment for threadworms over the counter - the pharmacist can advise you.

doormat · 07/02/2006 20:22

apparently main cause is undercooked pork

blueteddy · 07/02/2006 20:25

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Spidermama · 07/02/2006 20:26

They catch them from each other. They are very common. Eggs are laid and - apologies - but kids scratch their bums and get eggs under their nails which then transfer onto toys and books at school etc etc. I believe the eggs can even be inhaled as they can be airborn. Nice! I have that on good authority (martianbishop).

Treat all family members. Wash all bedding the night after treatment. Make sure all wear pants in bed to stop eggs spreading.

Oh happy days.

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SauerKraut · 07/02/2006 20:27

Thanks all. Stuff like this is usually dh's department but he's inconsiderately gone off to India! Haven't eaten pork in years, they're in the middle of 2 weeks off school and we've all been in bed with flu for 10 days anyway- wonder where on earth it came from!

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foxinsocks · 07/02/2006 20:29

threadworms aren't from meat (that's tapeworms and the like)

threadworms are really easy to pick up - don't feel bad. Common places to get them are sandpits, playdough etc. anywhere where little kids hands have been!

Here is the patient guide to them

You can get stuff from the chemist - I don't know how old your kids are but you don't need a prescription for the medicine (but check with the pharmacist for the suitability of the medicine and the age of your kids).

Spidermama · 07/02/2006 20:32

I have to worm my kids like dogs a couple of times a year

I remember once being at the chemist asking for worm pills (family pack) and nit shampoo. A real parenting low that was.

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SauerKraut · 07/02/2006 20:35

Thanks, foxinsocks, just read it, squealing "yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck" all the while- be me a grade A wuss. Praying we never get headlice........

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Blandmum · 07/02/2006 20:35

Threadworms, the turd that just loves to wave back!

Treat everyone, no sharing of towels, everyone washes their arse fisrt thing in the morning, cut finger nails and use a nail brush, wash all bedding and wear knickers in bed

No sweat 40% of primary age kids have them

Mercy · 07/02/2006 20:35

Doormat, I think you mean roundworms. Threadworms live in teh human gut.

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SauerKraut · 07/02/2006 20:36

pmsl, Spidermama...

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blueteddy · 07/02/2006 20:36

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snowleopard · 07/02/2006 20:37

Get "Dr Dog" by Babette Cole for your kids - laugh a minute - "don't scratch your bum and suck your thumb!"

blueteddy · 07/02/2006 20:37

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Spidermama · 07/02/2006 20:38

For under twos you get Pripsen powder and use half a sachet.

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SauerKraut · 07/02/2006 20:39

But how shall I ever get up the guts to look in the bog to check, that's what I would like to know!! Enter creepy-crawly- loving 9-year-old ds, or is that just too mean...!

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blueteddy · 07/02/2006 20:42

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foxinsocks · 07/02/2006 20:43

you can check bums at night with a torch - but honestly, her description was so vivid I would take your dd at her word and treat the whole lot of you!

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