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What to do if there are worms in your child's poop and urine?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 4 years and 3 months old. Nowadays, we are seeing that she is wetting her bed. We checked urine RE. Everything shows normal. But we find that a tiny white worm is dancing in her stool and urine although after a regular checkup she has taken syrup Zentel (2 teaspoons). Pl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. These worms are due to worm infestation in the intestine and as a result, when they come from the anal region, they probably crawl to the vaginal area, and that is why you are seeing worms in the urine too. You need to give Bandy plus sy... Read Full »
Can I give two doses of Albendazole to my 1.5-month-old baby in a short interval?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 1 year and 5 months old now. He was treated with Albid suspension for worm before two months. Again he has same symptoms of worm infection now. What can I do? Is it safe to give him Albid or other medicine for worm within short interval of two months? Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Yes, you can give him Albid (Albendazole) 10 ml at night before sleep. 2.. But, I suggest you to give syrup Bandy Plus (combination of Albendazole and Ivermectin) 10 ml at night before sleep. Because, Albid contains only Albendazole while Bandy Plus c... Read Full »
Is zinc supplement needed for my 13-month-old with loose stools?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 13 months old. He is having loose motion over a week. I have given him Oflomac-M and Sporlac tablet twice a day. As he did not suffice, stopped giving him milk. Later he was fine for the next two days and when I started back milk since yesterday, again the stools are thin. As of... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child but do not worry. By what you quote it seems that your child has probably got lactose intolerance, resistant stomach infection or worm infestation. I think you should do stool r... Read Full »
Is chewing sponge an indication of any deficiency in a child?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter, who is 11 years old, is found to chew sponge. She will not swallow but used to chew it. Could it be due to any deficiency? Otherwise, she is normal and healthy. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 11 year old child chewing sponge could be due to two possible reasons which are as follows; This could be a habitual thing. It has been noticed in some children that they have a habit of chewing things, lip-smacking, making noisy sounds during breathing, etc. For these... Read Full »