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Does Presence Of Grey Worm In Stools Cause Vomiting And Diarrhea?
I did find a grey worm in my son s stool tonight. It seemed to have sections in the body and a small thin hook like tail in one end. The other end looks like it was separated in one of the sections. What do you think. We take him to the doctor yesterday morning because of dehyrdation from vomiting and diarrhea. Now, the vomiting has stopped, but the other has continued. Tomorrow, we are following up with his regular pediatrician. What do you think?
Fri, 25 Aug 2017
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The worm you have seen is hookworm. (scientific name Ankylostoma duodenal).Your son is infested with worms and needs treatment.He can be treated by giving syrup mebendazole or albendazole.Also once loose stools are settled he may need Iron suppelmets as hookworm can deprive it's host of iron.
Moreover make your child wash hands before meals and after using toilets.Always cut his nails short.Make sure he avoids walking barefooted.Take good care of sanitation.
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The worm you have seen is hookworm. (scientific name Ankylostoma duodenal).Your son is infested with worms and needs treatment.He can be treated by giving syrup mebendazole or albendazole.Also once loose stools are settled he may need Iron suppelmets as hookworm can deprive it's host of iron.
Moreover make your child wash hands before meals and after using toilets.Always cut his nails short.Make sure he avoids walking barefooted.Take good care of sanitation.
Hope you find this answer helpful
Good luck
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