It's common for children aged 5-10 years to get worms. Worm infections mostly don't cause symptoms. Sometimes children get coloured and itchy bottoms. 27 окт. 2021 г.
How often should you deworm a 5 year old?
Worms being a very common health problem for children and adults alike, experts recommend that deworming should get done twice a year or every six months, starting from the age of two years old. Deworming is the process that involves the use of medication to get rid of intestinal parasites like worms.
How can you tell if your child has worms?
Pinworm Checks: Check your child for pinworms.1Examine the area around the anus, using a flashlight.2Look for a ¼-inch (6 mm), white, threadlike worm that moves.3Do this a few hours after your child goes to bed. Check him 2 nights in a row. Also, check him first thing in the morning for 2 days.Pinworms - Seattle Children's
How do you know if your kid has pinworms?
The most common signs of a pinworm infection are itching around the anus and restless sleep. The itching is usually worse at night because the worms move to the area around the anus to lay their eggs. In girls, pinworm infection can spread to the vagina and cause a vaginal discharge.
What happens if threadworms are left untreated in kids?
“The females come out to lay their eggs at night and this can cause itching, which can interrupt sleep and cause irritability,” says Dr Snell. “They can cause tummy pains and disturbances of the bowel but this is only really an issue if they're left untreated.”
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