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Worm in baby anus area
Hi, Can there be worms in 3 month old baby anus area? How can we know it. Is it due to mothers eating habbits.
What can be apply on the area?
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No it can't be worms.
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proper hygeine should be maintained.
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if any rash found..you can apply cotrimazole powder.
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Almost no chance at this age. There are other causes of rash on that area.
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No in a breastfed baby.
Nothing to do with mother's eating habit.
Wash your hands frequently/before handling baby.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Worms unlikely in a 3 months old. Watch the hands properly before touching the baby each time.
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