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2 Year Old Child, Itching In Rectum, Vomiting. Thread Worm Infection?

hi, last night my 2+ yr old son was having itching around Poo are.....it occurs suddenly at 9 O clock and disturbed him until he had one throw throw up. after wards he slept properly and even since morning i am asking if he still have any itching and all the time he says No. Is he having any thread worm ..though i haven t seen any( as i read itching is symptoms of thread worm) ....and if it is not so what was that..what should i do at home when it happens again??
Sat, 27 Oct 2012
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Welcome to hcm.
THIS IS TYPICAL OF THREAD WORM INFESTATION.
He needs anti- parasitic agents to get rid of it.
Except good hygiene, there is nothing special to be done at home for prevention.
Also, it is wise to check with a doc as vomiting is not usual.

Regards
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2 Year Old Child, Itching In Rectum, Vomiting. Thread Worm Infection?

Hi Welcome to hcm. THIS IS TYPICAL OF THREAD WORM INFESTATION. He needs anti- parasitic agents to get rid of it. Except good hygiene, there is nothing special to be done at home for prevention. Also, it is wise to check with a doc as vomiting is not usual. Regards