Threadworms in kids are easy to treat and usually aren't serious. Your GP will probably tell you to give your child a dose of antiparasitic tablets, which you can get over the counter from a pharmacy. Your child usually needs to repeat the dose after 2 weeks to make sure all the worms are gone. 27 окт. 2021 г.
How do I tell if my child has worms?
You can spot worms in your poo. They look like pieces of white thread. You might also see them around your child's bottom (anus). The worms usually come out at night while your child is sleeping.1weight loss.2wetting the bed.3irritated skin around the anus.Threadworms - NHS
How do you get rid of worms in kids at home?
Shower daily in the morning to remove pinworm eggs that may have been deposited overnight. Change your underwear and clothing daily. Use hot water in the washing machine and hot air in the dryer when laundering bedding, clothing, and towels that may contain pinworm eggs.
What do you do if you suspect a worm?
See a GP if you:1find a large worm or large piece of worm in your poo.2have a red, itchy worm-shaped rash on your skin.3have sickness, diarrhoea or a stomach ache for longer than 2 weeks.4are losing weight for no reason.Worms in humans - NHS
What poop looks like when you have worms?
Sometimes the worms are visible in the anal area, underwear, or in the toilet. In stools, the worms look like small pieces of white cotton thread. Because of their size and white color, pinworms are difficult to see.
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