Deworming can help increase your little one's nutritional uptake and manage infections like anaemia or even loose bowels. Moreover, it also helps reduce worm infection that occurs in the community. Deworming will also lower the chances of hospital admission of kids owing to abdominal pain. 12 февр. 2021 г.
What happens when you deworm your body?
Deworming is the process of expelling intestinal worms or parasitic worms from the body by administering an anthelmintic medicine/drug. In more simple terms, it is a medicated process to kill worms.
Should you deworm your body?
Yes, adults need deworming too. There are many programmes that promote deworming in children but not enough awareness has been raising regarding the deworming for adults and pregnant women. The most common types of worms that infect both adults and children are threadworm, roundworm, whipworm, tapeworm and hookworm.
What is the benefit of deworming?
Deworming improves your child's immunity, and thereby protecting him/her from chronic illnesses caused by worms. It improves concentration and attendance, making them more productive in school. It increases nutrional uptake and controls infections such as anemia, loose bowels, etc.
What are the symptoms that you need to deworm?
Adults should take a deworming treatment as soon as their little one shows any symptoms (which can include irritability, tiredness, loss of appetite and an itchy bottom, among others). Follow-ups in two to four weeks are also highly recommended if signs and symptoms of an infection are still present.
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