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What Causes Itching In Anus Of A Child?
Hi I have a 4 year old son who over the past 2 days is complaining of a very sore and extremely itchy bum hole, he is always trying to itch and rub it by putting his finger in it. He says it hurts him when he goes to toilet, making him very uncomfortable. What can this be?
Fri, 19 Dec 2014
Hi,
From history it seems that he might be having worm infestation and due to passing worms there might be having irritation, itching and soreness on the part.
Go for stool test for ova and cyst to confirm worm infestation.
Afterwards give him one course of anti-worm medicine like Albendazole.
Apply triple action or antibiotic cream locally.
Keep his fingers well cut and clean.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that he might be having worm infestation and due to passing worms there might be having irritation, itching and soreness on the part.
Go for stool test for ova and cyst to confirm worm infestation.
Afterwards give him one course of anti-worm medicine like Albendazole.
Apply triple action or antibiotic cream locally.
Keep his fingers well cut and clean.
Ok and take care.
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