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Worms in body

2020-06-20 05:14:19
My son Shayaan feeling uncomfortable at anus area, he feels like something biting at anus area, are they worms? What will be probable treatment? I have given him 1tbsp Apple Cider vinegar in morning.
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Clean hands Don’t eat food on bed Change undergarments twice daily Trim nails, avoid nail chewing Daily bath Avoid scratching peri anal area Mebendazole or Albendazole or Pyrantel pamoate As per age and weight

Answered2020-06-20 08:47:11

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Pls mention age or consult online for detailed discussion.

Answered2020-06-20 08:40:56

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Hi. This could be symptoms of worm infestation especially pinworms. He might need deworming and for the entire family. He may need cetrizine or some anti histamine for itching

Answered2020-06-20 05:28:01

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Hi, Symptoms you have described is typical of worm infestations You may have to use medicine But this is given according to age  of child Age not given Apart from medicine, you have to clean hands frequently with soap Cut nails frequently
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Review with age  of the baby

Answered2020-06-20 05:42:34

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This can be worms, we can start with deworming medicine Albendazole, depending on the age of the child.
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Age and weight of your child?
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Dose of Albendazole to be given according to weight

Answered2020-06-20 05:27:22

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