Threadworm
Night-time itching, or small white worms you've spotted? Check the pattern and get a household plan. Quinn checks age and pregnancy factors first — if it fits, a clinician can prescribe a worming treatment for the whole household.
- No appointment or video call
- NZ clinician reviewed
- Pay only if approved
What to expect
Talk to Quinn, our AI assistant. A NZ clinician reviews your history and decides your care.
- If the pattern fits threadworm, a clinician may prescribe treatment for the household and explain the hygiene steps
- If the pattern is unclear, the clinician may explain how to confirm threadworm first
- Very young children, pregnancy, severe symptoms or repeated treatment failure need individual review
Is this service right for me?
Start an online assessment if…
- The pattern is typical and everyone needing treatment can be identified
- Age, pregnancy and medicine suitability can be safely assessed
Use another service first if…
- Severe abdominal pain, vomiting, blood, weight loss or another unexplained illness
- A child under this service's age range, pregnancy or repeated treatment failure
When to get care sooner
Some symptoms need urgent or in-person care.
Seek in-person care if you…
- develop abdominal pain
- have weight loss
- see blood in the stool
- develop a fever
- keep vomiting
- have diarrhoea that won't settle
- have an itch that persists or comes back despite correct treatment
- notice the skin becomes broken or infected
About threadworm
Threadworms are small worms that live in the gut and lay their eggs around the anus, usually at night. That's what causes the itch. The eggs spread very easily between hands, bedding and other household members, which is why a household plan often works best.
- Intense bottom itching that is worse at night
- Small white thread-like worms seen around the anus or in stool
How your online consultation works
No appointment or video call to book. See the current clinician review time before you start.
- Tell QuinnDescribe your concern in your own words. Quinn, our AI assistant, gathers the information for your clinician.
- Clinician reviewA registered NZ clinician reviews your history and decides your care. They may ask for more detail.
- Receive your careApproved documents are saved in My care. Any prescription goes to your chosen pharmacy.
Keep your usual GP. You choose whether to share your approved consultation summary with your usual practice.
What we’ll ask about
Answer naturally. Quinn follows up on what matters to your situation, using these topics for the assessment.
- Night-time itch, visible small white worms, sleep disturbance and duration
- Who else in the household is affected and treatment already tried
- Age, pregnancy or breastfeeding, abdominal warning signs, medicines and allergies
Frequently asked questions
Can threadworm clear up without treatment?
It's unlikely to reliably clear on its own. The eggs also spread easily to others in the household. So treatment plus hygiene measures is the usual approach.
Is threadworm dangerous?
Threadworm itself usually isn't dangerous. Symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, vomiting or blood in the stool aren't typical of straightforward threadworm and need an in-person check.
Fees and practical details
Your consultation fee is shown before submission. Your card is charged only if care is approved; medicine and pharmacy costs are separate.