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Suggest Treatment For Worms In Stomach

I expelled what appeared to be dead worms the other day in my poo. Not seen any live ones since this discovery. Took tablet from chemist in case. Had no itching. Not found anymore worms since. Is it likely they will have laid eggs before they died if I didn t detect any live worms?
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
I have read your query and understand the problem.

This worms in the stool during defecation could be thread worms or round worms but the blood and stool examination will confirm the diagnosis.

Ovex (mebendazole) is the drug usually acts within 6-8 hours.Dose of the drug is depend upon the weight,if your weight more than 60 kg then you will need tablets of mebendazole 400 mg at once which will help to kill all the worms.

Also, there is very high risk of transmission between family members, all family member should take the medicine simultaneously as a per-exposure prophylaxis even if there is not any symptom.

Repeat the dose after 14 days for better effect. Beside this maintain good hygiene.

-Wash your hands thoroughly after each visit to the bathroom and before each meal.

-Underwear should be changed daily.

-Bed sheets should be changed frequently, especially 7 to 10 days after the treatment.

-Infected children and adults should keep their nails short.

-Clean your home thoroughly, especially the bedrooms, and remove as much dust as possible.

-Do not eat food in your bedroom.

Consult physician for exact dosage and complete treatment.

Wishing you and your family good health.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Worms In Stomach

Hi, Welcome to health care magic, I have read your query and understand the problem. This worms in the stool during defecation could be thread worms or round worms but the blood and stool examination will confirm the diagnosis. Ovex (mebendazole) is the drug usually acts within 6-8 hours.Dose of the drug is depend upon the weight,if your weight more than 60 kg then you will need tablets of mebendazole 400 mg at once which will help to kill all the worms. Also, there is very high risk of transmission between family members, all family member should take the medicine simultaneously as a per-exposure prophylaxis even if there is not any symptom. Repeat the dose after 14 days for better effect. Beside this maintain good hygiene. -Wash your hands thoroughly after each visit to the bathroom and before each meal. -Underwear should be changed daily. -Bed sheets should be changed frequently, especially 7 to 10 days after the treatment. -Infected children and adults should keep their nails short. -Clean your home thoroughly, especially the bedrooms, and remove as much dust as possible. -Do not eat food in your bedroom. Consult physician for exact dosage and complete treatment. Wishing you and your family good health. Regards.