Pinworms

Pinworms are fairly common and often spread among close contacts within the same household. When one person in the house (usually a child) is diagnosed with this infection, all family members should be treated.

Online pinworm prevention.

  • Quick online doctor visits
  • No appointment needed
  • Complete your visit in minutes without video or voice calls
  • Receive same day treatment with an effective pinworm medication

What are pinworms?

  • Infection with a parasite called enterobius vermicularis
  • The adult female worms lay eggs around the anus, leading to inflammation
  • Scratching the area leads to contamination of fingernails which spreads the infection from person to person

What are the features of a pinworm infection?

  • Infestation causes itching of the anus (pruritis ani), especially at night, causing difficulty sleeping
  • Some infected people do not have symptoms
  • Good hand hygiene and caution when handling contaminated clothing, towels and bed linens will help reduce spread
  • Over-the-counter pyrantel pamoate can be effective but commonly causes side effects

What should I expect?

  • This treatment is for the prevention of pinworms after an exposure
  • The medication used to treat and prevent pinworms is the same
  • Our online assessment will help determine if you are a good candidate for treatment
  • Albendazole is nearly 100% effective
  • Just answer a few questions to get started with your online visit
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Step 2

Tell us about your visit including any symptoms and medical history

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Complete your health profile by entering contact, pharmacy and billing information

The medical team will review your visit after checkout and build a treatment plan which may include prescriptions, lab orders, aftercare instructions, and/or a doctor's note. If more information is needed you will be contacted.

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What happens next?

  • Create an MDAnywhere account. Required on your first visit only and can be completed at any time, even in advance
  • Complete your online visit by answering a few medical interview questions and providing your medical history & billing information
  • Remember, you do not need insurance or an appointment to complete your visit
  • Once these two steps are complete AND you have received your treatment request confirmation, a physician will review your entire visit
  • Your treatment plan will be shared with you minutes after the physician reviews your request
  • You will be notified if there is any additional information needed
  • Remember to routinely check for new messages in your patient portal as this will expedite your care
  • You may message your doctor for up to 2 weeks after completing your treatment request
  • Any necessary prescriptions or vaccine orders will be sent electronically to your pharmacy
  • The cost of the medication is NOT included and will be charged directly by your pharmacy
  • A visit summary with any new/refilled prescriptions or lab/vaccine orders will be sent directly to you for added convenience
  • Any necessary doctor's notes will be in the messages section of your portal by the end of the day, if not sooner
  • Treatment for any additional health concern requires a separate visit
  • If, at any point, online treatment is not recommended, you will not be charged
  • Rest assured, your private information will be protected, stored securely, and kept confidential (HIPAA compliant)

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