Pinworms in children: SymptomsPhoto: Getty
Symptoms of pinworms in children
This disease is also called enterobiasis.Its first symptoms often go completely unnoticed by others. However, a caring mother should suspect that her baby has pinworms based on the following indirect signs:
- itching around the anus (it is worse in the evening and may keep you awake);
- pronounced anxiety at night (most often this affects young children);
- a sharp decrease or increase in appetite, nausea, and excessive salivation;
- intestinal disorders (pinworms in children often cause diarrhea or constipation, and sometimes dysbacteriosis);
- rapid fatigue and irritation (the baby begins to act up and cry for no reason);
- pallor of the skin, as well as bluish circles under the eyes and headaches.
You should not wait for other symptoms to appear if your child complains of itching in the anus or constantly scratches this area. In this case, you should immediately consult a doctor.
How to cure pinworms in children?
First, you need to pass laboratory tests.tests. Based on their results, the baby is prescribed appropriate treatment. It should be remembered that all antihelminthic drugs are toxic. Most often, the doctor offers a choice of one of the drugs:
You need to be careful before using themstudy the instructions attached to the product and follow the dosage that the specialist told you to follow. After taking the medication, you need to undergo a repeat course of treatment after 2 weeks. This is done to prevent helminthic invasion in the future. Having stopped taking all the medications, the baby may begin to suffer from intestinal microflora disorders. To prevent this from happening, use special medications that contain beneficial bacteria (Linex or Bifidumbacterin help well). 2-3 months after treating pinworms in children, you need to undergo an examination for their presence in the body. This procedure is especially necessary in cases where helminthiasis was complicated. Read also: