Symptoms of enterobiasis in children
The main symptom of the disease is severeanal itching. Most often, it begins to bother the child in the evening, and intensifies closer to night. The discomfort lasts about three days, after which it disappears. But after a few weeks, the itching returns. This is due to the migration of a new generation of parasites.
Enterobiosis in children is treated with antihelminthicdrugs. Photo: Getty In the future, the itch disturbs the child even more strongly and does not stop either day or night. The baby is disturbed by sleep and appetite, he becomes restless and irritable. In addition, the disease manifests itself as nausea, diarrhea and severe weight loss.
Treatment of enterobiasis in children
To treat the disease, the following are prescribed:antihelminthic drugs. But the drugs are quite dangerous and toxic. In addition, each drug has age restrictions. Therefore, only a doctor can select the most effective medication. Do not self-medicate under any circumstances, because it can lead to extremely negative consequences. In most cases, the following drugs are prescribed:
- Piratele;
- Vermox;
- Nemosol;
- Albendazole.
Helps speed up the healing processrectal suppositories with antiparasitic effects. It is also recommended to do cleansing enemas before bedtime. For these purposes, you can use a water-salt solution, a decoction of wormwood or tansy. To prevent the spread of helminths, it is necessary to put a cotton swab with Vaseline oil in the area of the baby's anus. It should be understood that with enterobiasis, treatment should be carried out by all family members. In addition, if there are animals in the house, then they should also buy a remedy for worms. Dead parasites are not excreted from the body, so it is recommended to take sorbents during treatment. It is equally important to follow basic hygiene rules. It is necessary to wash your hands with alkaline soap before each meal. It is also recommended to carry out daily wet cleaning of the room and change bed linen. The child's panties should be changed twice a day. In this case, underwear should not only be washed, but also ironed. Enterobiasis significantly reduces the body's protective functions and can lead to the development of various pathologies. Therefore, at the first signs of the disease, it is necessary to seek medical help.
