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Will I have to do a test for pinworms?

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samantha45333
samantha45333

This might seem like a silly question but I have pinworms and I’m going to dr next Friday. I know I have them because my anus was itchy and i wiped and there was a worm that was white and moving. Will my doctor still want a sample? What is your experience?

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  • jessica23594
    jessica23594 samantha45333

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    To be honest I haven’t been to a doctor for treatment. It would be very helpful if you brought in a sample of a worm, but I think they might still believe you even if you tell them all the symptoms you’ve had and that you’ve actually seen one alive . If you can try and somehow catch another pinworm to be on the safe side then you should be good.

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