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Stomach worms in children are considered a common problem, especially in small children. This problem can often be caused by dirt, eating food without washing hands or coming in contact with infected things. Having stomach worms can affect the health and development of children. Many times its initial signs are mild, which parents consider normal and ignore them.
weak children Immunity And not taking proper care of cleanliness can increase the risk of this problem. Sometimes eating outside things, playing in soil or putting dirty hands in mouth can also cause infection. If this is not taken care of in time, then the child’s health gradually starts getting affected. Therefore, it is important that parents pay attention to the changes in children’s habits and health. With correct information and caution, this problem can be prevented to a great extent.
What are the symptoms of stomach worms?
Professor Dr. Subhash Giri, Director, Department of Medicine, RML Hospital. It is said that many types of symptoms can be seen in children due to stomach worms. The child may have problems like frequent stomach ache, loss of appetite or sudden excessive hunger. Many times children also start feeling weak and tired.
Apart from this, problems like flatulence, weight loss, vomiting or diarrhea may also be seen. Some children may also suffer from excessive restlessness at night or itching around the anus. If these symptoms persist for a long time, it should not be ignored and it becomes necessary to consult a doctor.
How to protect children from stomach worms?
It is very important to take care of cleanliness to protect children from stomach worms. Make it a habit for children to wash their hands before eating and after coming from outside. Feed clean and fresh food and avoid dirty water.
Apart from this, keep children’s nails short and prevent them from putting soil or dirty things in their mouth. Deworming medicine can also be given from time to time as per the doctor’s advice.
When should one contact the doctor?
If the child is experiencing persistent stomach ache, weakness, weight loss or frequent vomiting and diarrhea, then the doctor should be contacted immediately. Apart from this, if the child starts eating less or becomes very irritable, then investigation may also be necessary. Timely treatment helps in maintaining good health of the child.
