Why My 22-month-old Kid Is Facing Itchy Sensation In Anus?

Posted on Wed, 12 Aug 2020

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Question : My 22-month-old kid is facing itchy sensation in anus, there is no red XXXXXXX or swelling around the anus. Mostly he is facing this in the night.
Looks to be worm(Tap/Pin/thread) infection, can you please help.

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Give Albendazole

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,

Itching around anus at night without any visible lesions/discolourations is most likely from worm infestation as you mentioned.

Give him Albendazole suspension(200mg/5ml) at bedtime. Repeat the same after 2 weeks. If the itching is sever enough to cause sleep disturbance, get back to me with his weight. I will give an antihistamine to relieve itching, to be given for initial 3-5 days.

If no response in 5 days, we will evaluate further.
Also, make it a habit to wash his hands with soap and water after playing outside, giving food/snacks and after using toilet.

Let me know if I can assist you further
Dr Muhammed Aslam, Paediatrician

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