Patient's question:
The child said a few days ago that her buttocks were itchy. At first, she was given chocolate to treat roundworms (a gentler option). Later, she still said it was itchy, so we had albendazole tablets at home. According to the instructions, it's recommended to take two tablets at a time. Since I had already given her a roundworm medicine earlier, I was afraid that two tablets would be too much, so I only gave her one. Three days after taking it, she still said it was itchy, so I gave her another one. After that, she didn't mention it being itchy anymore. However, two nights later, she said it occasionally itched again. Can I still give her albendazole tablets?Doctor's answer:
The child's bottom itches, but it's not necessarily caused by parasites. It can also be due to anal eczema or perianal inflammation, which can have a certain impact on the body, so it needs active treatment. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a detailed examination to identify the specific type of disease. If it is anal eczema, topical moutan phenol ointment should be used for treatment. If it is pinworm disease, taking intestinal worm tablets is a good choice.