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It is usually easy to know when the baby or child has worms, as it is normal to have diarrhea and a swollen belly, for example.
In addition, itchiness and redness in the butt (around the anus) can also occur, caused by the presence of oxymoron eggs in this region, which can be mistaken for diaper rash.
However, there are some symptoms that help parents to identify that their child has worms. Check the child's symptoms below and find out if they may have worms:
- 1. Constant abdominal pain No Yes
- 2. Swollen belly or excess gas No Yes
- 3. Frequent tiredness for no apparent reason No Yes
- 4. Itching in the anus No Yes
- 5. Diarrhea periods, interspersed with constipation No Yes
- 6. Presence of small white dots in the stool No Yes
- 7. Weight loss for no apparent reason No Yes
- 8. Changes in appetite, very or little hungry No Yes
- 9. Very dark stools No Yes
In addition to the symptoms, parents can also check for worms in the child's anus when they are asleep, as it is common for worms to go out at night to deposit eggs in the bum (around the anus), as in the case of Oxiúrus .
When the baby or child has these symptoms, it is recommended to consult the pediatrician to perform a stool test and identify the parasite that is causing the symptoms, starting treatment with the most appropriate antiparasitic. See how the examination of worms 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 child it is important to consult the pediatrician so that he prescribes an antiparasitic medicine, with the recommended dose for the child's age and weight.
In addition, during treatment, it is recommended to change the child's pajamas, underwear and sheets, preventing some eggs from returning to the baby's bottom. Other important tips are to wash the child's hands before eating and to cook the food well before giving it to the child to eat.
It is important that the family, pets and schoolmates also take the worm medicine at the same time so that deworming is really efficient. If this care is not taken, it is possible that the child will develop worms again in a short period of time.
Natural remedies for worms
Watch the following video on how to eliminate worms naturally: