4. Fever and Sweating
The immune system can respond to viruses, bacteria, and infection in several different ways: One of the most common ways in which the body does is by creating a fever – and this is an attempt to rid the body of the parasite or toxin by creating an environment in which it’s less likely to survive.
Even though fevers might serve a practical purpose for the body, they should still be brought under control as soon as possible. First try paracetamol to control the symptoms of a fever, although if this doesn’t work, seek immediate medical attention regardless of the additional symptoms that you may or may not experience at the same time.
Any fever that’s left for too long can be fatal no matter what the cause of it might be.
If you experience any additional symptoms on this list that might signal a pinworm infection, speak to your doctor about treatment options.