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Suggest Treatment For Threadworms In A Children

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Posted on Mon, 4 Aug 2014
Question: My two kids and I have threadworms and we took vermox two weeks ago and I still feel the movement, my daughter doesn't sleep very well wakes up crying in the middle of the night. I clean the toilet and the house every second for two weeks.Why is this happening?
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Threadworms cause auto infection

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms


The dosage of Wermox (Mebendazole) is 100 mg twice a day for 3 days irrespective of body weight.

Threadworms are known for auto infection. They elicit itching and scratching in perianal region. On scratching the worms infective state gets deposit under the nails. When children put it into the mouth it leads to autoinfection. This causes large worm load and to repeat Mebendezole after 2 weeks.

I would also advise the following
1. Clip the nails regularly
2. Thorough hand wash regularly


In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak XXXXXXX
MBBS, MS, MCh
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Suggest Treatment For Threadworms In A Children

Brief Answer: Threadworms cause auto infection Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms The dosage of Wermox (Mebendazole) is 100 mg twice a day for 3 days irrespective of body weight. Threadworms are known for auto infection. They elicit itching and scratching in perianal region. On scratching the worms infective state gets deposit under the nails. When children put it into the mouth it leads to autoinfection. This causes large worm load and to repeat Mebendezole after 2 weeks. I would also advise the following 1. Clip the nails regularly 2. Thorough hand wash regularly In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take care Best regards Dr Deepak XXXXXXX MBBS, MS, MCh