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Pinworm
Virtual visit

Pinworm

Get expert care for your Pinworm by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Pinworm visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your pinworm visit

Pinworms are highly contagious and won't resolve without treatment. This visit confirms the diagnosis and makes sure everyone in the household is treated correctly.

Your child has intense anal itching, especially at night

You've spotted small white thread-like worms near the anal area

A child in your household or classroom has been diagnosed with pinworms

The itching is disrupting your child's sleep every night

You want to confirm the diagnosis and know how to treat the whole family

You're not sure whether everyone in the household needs medication

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

Emerald

“My experience with General Medicine was amazing. The understanding and care that was taken to figure out what is exactly going on with me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.”

Kaylee

“I couldn’t be happier with my experience with General Medicine! They are fast, responsive, kind and knowledgeable. It is much easier, more affordable and faster.”

Nika

Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are pinworms and how are they transmitted?

Pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis) are small intestinal parasites that cause intense perianal itching — typically worse at night, when female worms emerge to lay eggs on the skin. They spread through the fecal-oral route — most commonly hand-to-mouth after touching contaminated surfaces. They're highly prevalent in school-age children.

How is a pinworm infection diagnosed?

The scotch tape test — pressing clear tape to the perianal skin first thing in the morning before bathing — is the standard diagnostic method. The tape is then examined under a microscope for eggs. Multiple tests on different mornings may be needed as sensitivity per test is imperfect.

Do all household members need to be treated?

Yes — simultaneous treatment of all household members is strongly recommended, regardless of symptoms. Pinworms spread easily among household contacts, and treating only the symptomatic individual almost always results in reinfection.

How do I prevent reinfection after treatment?

Thorough handwashing — especially after toileting and before eating — nail trimming, daily morning showering (to remove eggs deposited overnight), and washing bedding and underwear in hot water after treatment are the key prevention measures. A second treatment dose 2 weeks after the first is standard practice.

What side effects are associated with pinworm treatments?

Mebendazole and albendazole — the most commonly used treatments — are very well tolerated at the single doses used for pinworm. Mild GI upset (nausea, abdominal discomfort) is occasionally reported. Pyrantel pamoate (available OTC) is also well tolerated. All are considered very safe at the doses used. Pinworm visit What to expect from a Pinworm visit
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