worms TMI sorry

To be on the safe side i would go to the docs. i am sure its caused by the worms but i would get it checked. i had worms as a kid, not very nice.

xx

Firstly lots of sympathy coming your way - that does not sound nice! I agree with Claires, get yourself over to the Docs.

Could it be piles or something? i have not noticed any lumps though and if it is would a dr need to see them?

i hate going to the dr i always feel like i have waisted thier time a bit.

What kind of worms? Threadworms?

Bleeding is not usual with worms and is a perfectly acceptable thng to see your gp with.

They are little tiny white worms like kids get. cannot remember the ral name for them sorry.

Firstly, don't be embarrassed.

I've had threadworms a few times, I think because I work in a school and because I have children myself. A couple of stats to make you feel better. At any time 40% of primary age children will have worms, and the eggs can survive invisibly for a fortnight on surfaces. Given that, it's no wonder they are easy to catch.

I've never had bleeding though, just very itchy, so I think you'll be absoutely right to go to the GP. Was it a small white worm, like cotton or something else?

Yes thats the one sare. i have had it before and so have the kids but never bled before. i only noticed it tonight and i always look after wiping (yuk) and had the pain and bleeding for a week or more. just to clarify the bleeding is only on tissue after i wipe but its like a period spotting rather than a dot IYSWIM

The orange flavoured tablets are less vile that the banana flavoured medicine - does that help at all on the worms issue?

Have had them a few time courtesy of the grott box that is my oldest (I assume!) - never had bleeding with them though. Agree with everyone who says get that checked out.

Kjx- thank you i have got the tablets before. kids have them no problem i am yet to taste them lol i hate tablets of any kind but i will be having them this time.

right ill be booking myself into the gp then.

i googled....i shouldnt have

The bleeding could have been caused by a tear from scratching if you have been itching. It is probably related to the worms and they can be uncomfortable especially if you have had them for a while without realising. I'd probably just check with your GP anway.

Can I be a complete numpty and ask why it is that kids get worms?

Seahag, I would presume its because they are in such close contact in school and the eggs can be so easily spread.

Also kids tend to scratch their bottoms, thus transfering the eggs?