my baby having pinworm infection again bd again..what should I do

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ExpertDr Priyashree Mukherjee ChakrabortyPaediatrician9 months ago

A. pinworm infections are usually due to excess of sugar. Please make sure that you are giving more of Fiber diet and ample of hydration. Deworming will help, and you can repeat the dose of required.

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy9 months ago

A. Pinworm infections are common in young children, and reinfection can happen easily. Here are some steps to help manage and prevent pinworm reinfections: 1. Consult a Pediatrician: Your pediatrician can recommend the right dose and frequency of an antiparasitic medication for your child. Sometimes, a second dose is needed two weeks after the first to kill any new worms that may have hatched. 2. Hygiene Practices: Hand Washing: Encourage frequent hand washing with soap, especially before eating and after using the toilet. Keep Nails Short: Trim your child’s nails regularly to minimize the chances of eggs getting trapped under them. Discourage Nail-Biting: This helps prevent eggs from entering the mouth. 3. Daily Bathing: Bathe your child in the morning to remove any eggs laid overnight around the anal area. This can reduce the chance of reinfection. 4. Change Bedding and Clothing Regularly: Wash bedding, pajamas, underwear, and towels daily during treatment with hot water. This will help to remove any eggs that might be lingering on these surfaces. 5. Vacuum and Clean Surfaces: Pinworm eggs can stick to surfaces, so vacuum carpets, rugs, and clean bathroom surfaces daily during treatment. 6. Discourage Scratching: Itching in the anal area can spread eggs to the hands and increase the chance of reinfection. Apply a little coconut oil or a pediatric-safe anti-itch cream (as recommended by the doctor) to soothe the itching. Pinworm infections can be persistent, but with careful hygiene and consistent treatment, reinfections can be minimized. Consult your doctor for any further advice or if reinfections continue.

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