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What Causes Itchy Buttocks In Children With Diabetes?
Hi. My son is 11 years old (born on June 13, 2003) and was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes since Oct 2008. He has bad habit of biting his finger nails till now and complaining from itching from inside his butt. Is it contagious? Which speciality doctor shall I go to for checking it?
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
Hi,
Having itching problem in diabetec is common problem.
But as your son is having habit of biting his nail with having itching inanal area gives doubt of having worm infestation.
Go for stool test for ova, cyst and worms.
After report go for anti-worm treatment like Albendazole.
Keep nails well cut and free from dust.
Ok and take care.
Having itching problem in diabetec is common problem.
But as your son is having habit of biting his nail with having itching inanal area gives doubt of having worm infestation.
Go for stool test for ova, cyst and worms.
After report go for anti-worm treatment like Albendazole.
Keep nails well cut and free from dust.
Ok and take care.
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