We all know that children, because they are just born and their immune systems are not strong enough, coupled with their curiosity about the outside world and the habit of wanting to take anything and put it in their mouths, are always prone to infection with various bacteria and viruses, and even many children may be infected with parasites. So what are the signs of a 3-year-old baby having worms in their belly?
1、 3-year-old baby shows signs of abdominal worms
1. The face is the most obvious and direct method of judgment. Babies with bugs in their stomachs will have insect spots, which usually grow on their face and neck.
2. Abdominal pain, the baby often complains about pain around the navel and likes parents to rub the belly.
3. Urticaria, for no apparent reason, often recurs in babies.
4. Loss of appetite, the baby has no appetite to eat, and the phenomenon of picky eating is severe.
5. Poor sleep, the baby often grinds their teeth and drools while sleeping.
2、 What should I do if my baby has worms in their belly
1. Collect baby feces for testing
Parents can collect their baby's stool and send it to the hospital for examination, but during the collection and delivery process, it is important to note that the stool should be sent to the laboratory in a timely manner, preferably within one hour after the baby has defecated; The sample size of feces should be as large as possible. If the baby's symptoms of intestinal worms are mild, the number of eggs in feces will be relatively small, and the accuracy of the examination results will not be high; When submitting for testing, it is best to wrap the stool sample in clean plastic wrap or use a hospital specific stool box to store it. Do not select stool stuck to diapers for testing.
2. Treating infantile intestinal worms
Usually, after diagnosis, doctors will prescribe oral deworming medication suitable for the baby's age. For babies with pinworms, doctors will recommend that the whole family receive treatment because pinworms are highly contagious. Within one to two weeks after taking medication, parents may see a large amount of parasites in their baby's stool. Although this scene may be uncomfortable, there is no need to panic too much, as it indicates that the parasites have been eliminated from the baby's body. Experts suggest that it is best to use deworming medication after the baby is 2 years old.
In general, parents should still pay more attention to their children's growth process, pay more attention to their daily behavior, teach them good hygiene habits, and if possible, keep the environment where their babies live as clean as possible. Of course, once the situation mentioned above is discovered, promptly send the baby to the hospital for examination. Do you understand?
