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How To Treat Threadworm In Pregnancy?

hhi I av threadworms I am 12 weeks pregnant and have a dull achin pain in the left side of my belly is this down to having the threadworm and also been told I can't have any treatent because I'm not in my second trimester as of yet is there any thing I can take thaht won't harm my unborn baby x
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine 's  Response
Hi dear and thanks for your query.

Threadworm are parazites that are treated with mebendazole but you cant use this medication because it have side effects in your pregnancy ,hence follow these tips to :
Wash all night clothes, bed linen, towels and soft toys when you are first diagnosed.
Thoroughly vacuum and dust the whole house, paying particular attention to the bedrooms.
Carefully clean the bathroom and kitchen by damp-dusting surfaces and washing the cloth frequently in hot water.
Avoid shaking any material that may be contaminated with eggs, such as clothing or bed sheets.
Keep your fingernails short.
Wash your hands frequently and scrub under your fingernails.

Threadworm don't effect your pregnancy.

All the best
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How To Treat Threadworm In Pregnancy?

Hi dear and thanks for your query. Threadworm are parazites that are treated with mebendazole but you cant use this medication because it have side effects in your pregnancy ,hence follow these tips to : Wash all night clothes, bed linen, towels and soft toys when you are first diagnosed. Thoroughly vacuum and dust the whole house, paying particular attention to the bedrooms. Carefully clean the bathroom and kitchen by damp-dusting surfaces and washing the cloth frequently in hot water. Avoid shaking any material that may be contaminated with eggs, such as clothing or bed sheets. Keep your fingernails short. Wash your hands frequently and scrub under your fingernails. Threadworm don t effect your pregnancy. All the best