Antibacterial and antiviral properties of coconut oil could potentially be beneficial both by consuming or by applying topically around the areas affected.

Consuming raw garlic is anecdotally believed by some people to kill pinworm eggs.

For those still interested in trying for some natural relief, here are some suggestions. If you do have worms, medication is a safe, efficient way to get rid of the infection.

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There are 16 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. He is a Fellow of both the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN). He then completed his fellowship training at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University. Khan completed his residency training at Eastern Virginia Medical School, where he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He received his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate of Medicine degrees from The University of Utah. Khan specializes in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, and has a special focus in Therapeutic Endoscopy. Muhammad Khan is a Gastroenterologist, with over 10 years of experience. This article was co-authored by Muhammad Khan, MD, MPH and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman.

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