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Worm Infection

The presence of intestinal or parasitic worms in the digestive tract is called worm infection. Flatworms (flukes and tapeworms) and roundworms (pinworms and hookworms) are the most common parasitic worms. Worm infection can result in symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, tiredness, and unexplained weight loss.

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Can infestation of larvae cause chronic loose bowel movements?

Query: Hi doctor,My daughter remains sick for nine months. She has chronic loose bowel movements eight times a day. She has an acne-type rash intermittently across her forehead. She grinds her teeth at night and eats sugar and salt frequently. She never feels full. She has fatigue, headaches, and shooting ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think that it is a simple worm infestation because taking a single dose of Mebendazole can kill round and hookworms. But tapeworms are slightly resistant to this anti-parasitic agent. To take Mebendazole or Albendazole again, it is necessary to have evidence of...  Read Full »

What is the cause behind my kid's vomiting?

Query: Hello doctor, My son had breakfast this morning and after one hour he vomited. And continuously he was refusing food. I gave him cinnamon milk. The whole day he ate nothing. In the evening he ate two cookies and right after five minutes he vomited. Now I gave him one teaspoon Motilium suspension. Wh...  Read Full »


Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would like to know more details, to know the cause of vomiting. Does he have outside food? It can be due to food indigestion. Does he have fever or throat pain? It can be a viral fever. Does he have tonsil problem? It can be due to tonsi...  Read Full »

I have persistent worm-like symptoms. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have been dealing with some form of worm infestation inside my body for nearly six months. I was incarcerated for a year prior, and I suspect that is where this issue originated. It all started when I shaved my head because I felt something crawling on it. To this day, I cannot see any...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand your concern. Concerning your symptoms, it appears you may have developed an acute worm infestation. I recommend the following course of action: 1. Tablet Ivermectin 200 ...  Read Full »

I am passing parasites through stools but do not have any infection. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I was working at a power plant and developed symptoms for the past five months of some kind of foreign parasite passing through stools ingested while washing hands accidentally. This includes going through a metamorphosis of some type. From small worms to large, three-inches-in-diamet...  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. As your several stool examinations were normal you need not worry much and there is no need to be scared to death. I suggest you kindly take a course of Albendazole (Hypromellose and Lactose Monohydrate) 400...  Read Full »

Can I know the dosage of Albendazole for worm infestation?

Query: Hello doctor, I have worms in my stomach. How to take Albendazole tablet? What is the dosage?  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. So considering you have worm infestation, I suggest you try the following: Tablet Bandy plus (Albendazole and Ivermectin) 400 mg or tablet Albendazole 400 mg, to be taken once after dinner and same dose to be repeated after two weeks. So you can have either of these...  Read Full »

Medicine for stomach pain and vomiting in a child

Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 6.5 years old and complaining of stomach pain. She vomited once. What medicine should I give for quick relief?  Read Full »


Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Most common abdominal pain in children at this age is due to worm infestation and indigestion. If deworming is not done, do it with Bandy plus syrup (5 ml is equal to 400 mg Albendazole and Ivermectin 2.5 mg). Give 5 ml once in the night. If ...  Read Full »

My 5-year-old daughter has stomach ache around the navel area from time to time. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My 5-year-old daughter has stomach aches around the navel area that happens from time to time. It lasts a few minutes each time and goes away. Abdominal X-ray and ultrasound were done and has not found any abnormalities or umbilical hernia. Stomach pain starts while eating or drinking ...  Read Full »


Dr. Parmar Vishal Himatlal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suspect three things, it is just assumption based on history. 1. Stomach ulcer, as she had pain after food and water. 2. Worm infection, need to have a look after food. 3. If non of the above, must be ruled out by investigations. Then it is called functional ab...  Read Full »

My son had OPV vaccination. Is it safe to take Neopeptine?

Query: Hello doctor, My 2.6 years old son is suffering from stomach gas since last month. Every night he wakes up from his sleep crying. He got an OPV yesterday morning, and we gave him Neopeptine 5 ml tonight for the stomach problem. I am scared that I gave him the syrup after OPV. Is there any risk assoc...  Read Full »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Neopeptine (combination of Pepsin and Alpha-amylase) is an absolutely safe medicine even if given alone or with any other medicine or any vaccine. It is the best medicine for abdominal pain. 2. Regarding stomach upset, keep a check on the appetite of the child as to ...  Read Full »

Iron Deficiency Cause a Pain around the Belly Button

Query: Hello doctor,A few days ago one of my female friends had pain around the belly button. She went to a physician and was told that it could be because of a decrease in iron in the blood. Does iron deficiency relate to pain near the stomach? What can be the other causes?  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it can be related. One of the causes of a low hemoglobin count is low iron in the body, which may occur either due to inadequate diet or excessive loss from the stools or menstruation. There are multiple causes, and we need to confirm it by hemoglobin level, ser...  Read Full »

How often can Bandy plus syrup be given to a 20-month-old?

Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 20 months old and her weight is only 23 lbs. She is not increasing her weight. But, she is very active. We had given Bandy syrup for worm problem, but still she keeps her fingers near anus. I would like to know the reason for such behavior. Could you please suggest me why s...  Read Full »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Weight of 23 lbs for 20 months old child seems a little bit less, but not that much of a cause to worry. 2. Syrup Bandy (Albendazole and Ivermectin) can be given every six months once for worms. 3. I would advise that all people living with the child should take a ta...  Read Full »

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