In the 'Symptoms - Gastro-Intestinal - General' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about anal itching:
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Does your anus itch?
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...and suggests |
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"Never / don't know" |
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"Occasionally" |
Anal itching |
A symptom |
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"Often, mostly at night" |
Anal itching at night |
A symptom |
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"Often" |
Anal itching |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Pinworms (Enterobiasis, Enterobious vermicularis, Oxyuriasis, Pinworm, Pinworm Infection, Seatworm, Threadworm)
Small intestinal parasitic worms that infect mainly children but which are also common in families with children. Pinworms are about 1/2 an inch (1.25cm) in length, white, thin and pointed at both ends. The most common symptom is anal itching, as the worms come out at night to lay their eggs.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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