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Fungal Infection In Anus, Frequently Passing Motion, Spread Of Athletes Foot ?
hi there, my 7 year old son has recently started having accidents or small poos in his pants. I have done some investigating and found out he is itching his bum and i think this may be why he is having these accidents. It seems to happen just when he has gone to bed so i thought he might have a fungal infection and wondered what creams or talcs i should use. He also has athletes foot , could this have spead?
Wed, 9 May 2012
The history that you give suggests a possible pin worm infection.These worms colonise the anal region and come out at night to cause intense anal pruritis(itching bum).If this is the case this can be cured by a single dose of albendazole which can be taken after consulting your paediatrician
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