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Worms in body
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
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Pls mention age or consult online for detailed discussion.
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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
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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
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Dr. Vipul Bhageria
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Jaipur
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
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