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Deworming & itching query (2.5yo, 11kg)
Hello Doctor, my 2.5-year-old son (weight: 11 kg) was last dewormed about a year ago. Recently, he has been frequently complaining of itching in his bottom area, particularly in the evenings and at night. We also have a minor concern regarding his weight. Could you please advise if deworming is recommended at this stage? If yes, please guide us on the appropriate medicine, exact dosage according to his weight, and whether a repeat dose after 2 weeks is needed. Thank you.
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Evening and night-time itching around the bottom in a 2.5-year-old is classic pinworm (threadworm), and yes he is due for deworming since it has been a year. At 11 kg the usual choice is albendazole 400 mg as a single dose (chewable/suspension), repeated once after 2 weeks because these worms reinfect from eggs. Treat everyone at home on the same day - that is the step families usually skip and then the itching returns. Cut his nails short, hot-wash bedding and inner wear, and get him to wash hands after using the toilet. Poor weight gain in this setting is often worm-related and usually picks up after treatment, but if it doesn't, get haemoglobin and a stool test done. Do confirm the dose with your paediatrician or ask me on a Practo consult and I'll write it out with his weight properly accounted for.
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Albendazole suspension one dose two tsf.in empty stomach.
Locally apply xylocain gel in anus at night .
Montek lc syrup 5 ml at night to subside itch.
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Deworming would help him. Give 10m.l. single dose of albendazole suspension.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Yes deworming is needed.syp.albendazole 10ml.of 200mg/5ml. Once .if pinworm infection present then after two weeks another 10 ml.
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Requires a proper assessment to understand the underlying cause and guide you.
Please book a consultation for a detailed evaluation, personalized treatment plan and further advice.
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Mr. Rohan Gumber
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Sri Ganganagar
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Please consult
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