Patient's question:
Today, my four-year-old son has been complaining of pain in his rectum. Just now, I checked and found several small white worms in the anal area. How should this be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello, you have found several small white thread-like worms in the area around your child's buttocks. It is suspected that your child has been infected with pinworms. Generally, pinworms prefer to live around the anus and become active at night, which is actually when they reproduce.Advice: It is recommended that you take your child to the pediatric department of a hospital for examination. A stool test should be conducted to confirm whether the infection is indeed caused by pinworms. If it is, you can ask the doctor to prescribe Pinworm Clear tablets for your child to take. It is essential to follow the doctor's instructions or the instructions on the packaging when taking the medication.