Shruti Yadav Shruti Yadav Asked 6 months ago

Can pinworms cause fever?

My younger son has been very itchy down there, and I suspect pinworms. He also has a low-grade fever today. I'm trying to understand if pinworms can cause a fever, or if his fever is from something else.

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Snehal Shinde Snehal Shinde Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Haan na, pinworms se itching aur stomach pain toh hota hai par fever aana normal nahi lagta. Ho sakta hai koi aur infection ho gaya ho saath mein. Ek baar doctor ko dikhana hi padega.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

My younger brother just got treated for pinworms last week. He had severe itching at night but no fever at all. The doctor told us fever only happens if they scratch too much and cause a secondary skin infection, so definitely get it checked.

Priya Nair Priya Nair Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Pinworms are usually localized to the gut and cause itching, not fever. Since our bodies react differently to infections, it's possible a secondary bacterial infection is causing the temperature. I'd suggest consulting a physician to be safe.

Saraswathi Patel Saraswathi Patel Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I tried giving my kids raw garlic and pumpkin seeds when they had worms, which helped with digestion but not the actual infection. However, if there is a fever, home remedies won't work. You need a proper deworming tablet from a doctor.

Vikas Sharma Vikas Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Haan bhai, pinworms se itching aur pet kharab hota hai par fever thoda ajeeb hai. Kahin koi bacterial infection na ho gaya ho scratching ki wajah se. Doctor ko dikha lo jaldi se, late mat karna.

Rajendra Prasad Rajendra Prasad Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Do not worry, keep your mind calm and positive. Sometimes our bodies get exhausted fighting off minor bugs, which can raise temperature. Keep hygiene high, wash hands, and let a qualified doctor prescribe the right medicine.

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Gurdial Singh Gurdial Singh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

In our village, we used to drink neem water to keep stomach bugs away. But remember, a fever is a sign of infection inside the body, and pinworms usually don't cause it directly. Do not wait with home remedies, take the patient to a clinic.

Amit Sen Amit Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Pinworms generally do not cause a fever. If there is a fever, it is likely due to another infection.

Lakshmi Narayanan Lakshmi Narayanan Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

My grandmother used to say that worm infections just cause stomach ache and restless sleep. If there is a fever, it might be due to some other virus or stomach infection. It is always safest to consult a pediatrician or general doctor.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Worm infections can mess up your gut health and nutrient absorption, but a fever isn't a standard symptom of pinworms. It means your immune system is fighting something else too. Rest up, drink electrolytes, and get a doctor's opinion.

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