It is usually easy to know when the baby or child has worms, as it is normal for diarrhea and swollen belly to appear, for example.
In addition, itching and redness may also occur on the buttock (around the anus), caused by the presence of Oxyúros eggs in this region, which may be mistaken for diaper rashes.
However, there are some symptoms that help parents identify that their child has worms. Check the following symptoms of the child and know if they may be with worms:
- 1. Constant abdominal pain Yes No
- 2. Swollen belly or excess gas Yes No
- 3. Frequent tiredness for no apparent reason Yes No
- 4. Itchy anus Yes No
- 5. Periods of diarrhea, intercut with constipation Yes No
- 6. Presence of small white dots in stool Yes No
- 7. Weight loss for no apparent reason Yes No
- 8. Changes in appetite, high or low hunger Yes No
- 9. Very dark stools Yes No
In addition to the symptoms, parents can also check for worms in the child's anus when sleeping, as it is common for the worms to come out overnight to lay their eggs on the butt (around the anus), as in the case of the Oxiurus .
When the baby or child has these symptoms it is recommended to consult the pediatrician to do a fecal examination and identify the parasite that is causing the symptoms, starting the treatment with the most appropriate antiparasitic. See how the worm examination is done to confirm the disease and identify the type of intestinal worm.
How To Treat Worms in Baby and Children
To treat the worms in the baby or the child it is important to consult the pediatrician so that he prescribes an antiparasitic medicine, with the dose recommended for the age and the weight of the child.
In addition, during treatment, it is recommended to change the child's pajamas, undergarments and sheets, preventing some eggs from returning to the baby's butt. Other important tips are to wash your child's hands before eating and cooking the food well before giving them to the child to eat.
It is important that family, pets and school friends also take the medicine for worms at the same time so that deworming is really effective. If this care is not taken, it is possible that the child will again have worms in a short period of time.
Natural remedies for worms
Watch the following video how to eliminate worms naturally:
