Symptoms of worms in baby and child

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, itching and redness may also appear in the butt (around the anus), 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 Yes No
2. Swollen belly or excess gas Yes No
3. Frequent tiredness for no apparent reason Yes No
4. Itching in the anus Yes No
5. Diarrhea periods, interspersed with constipation Yes No
6. Presence of small white dots in the stool Yes No
7. Weight loss for no apparent reason Yes No
8. Changes in appetite, very or little hunger Yes No
9. Very dark stools Yes No

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 do 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 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.