he has been doing this for a couple days now. he will scratch at his but about 3 times a day, im kinda nervouse cus i heard that toddlers can pass around a worm! or smthing, i read this when i was pregnant with him (almost 2 years ago) and that was one of the sighns....could this be, does anyone know what im talking about? has this happend to any1 before?
2007-07-25 19:01:00 · 15 answers · asked by Roxanne S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
If it is only 3 times a day, I would suspect sweat and chaffing before pinworms. Baby wipes with aloe and air-drying may help.
To check for pinworms - you'll see them in his bowel movement or you'll see eggs either in his underwear or around his anus. Don't freak out. Just go to the drugstore and buy a bottle of pinworm medication and dose him up. Wash everything he's come in contact with in hot water, shampoo the rugs, and teach your son better hygiene. Dose him again in two weeks. Pinworms are spread from hand to mouth, and once he starts keeping his hands clean, keeping his hands out of his mouth, and washing his hands before eating, he shouldn't be affected by this again. If he is, repeat all the above steps and have a refresher course on hygiene.
2007-07-25 19:13:05 · answer #1 · answered by CowboysFan 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There are so many reason's a child will scratch at his butt, and yes there is a worm, called a hook worm, children can get if around animals that have them or where an animal has gone to the bathroom. They are visible in the feces or stool so look , not getting a clean bottom will cause a kid to scratch, rash from skin irritation, due to wetness or even allergies to detergents. Three times a day? His butt just itches, unless he's clawing at it , then take him to the doctor and see what's going on. If it's just going on for the last few days, think what's he's done differently, where's he been, any new under ware...GL Hon.
2007-07-25 19:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by moonnightsoar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's time that you try the naughty corner idea. This is when he hits you, you take him to a designated spot in the house. Then explain to him what he did and tell him that he will stay there for 2 minutes. According to his age. One minute per. year. Then walk away. If he gets up put him right back on there with out talking to him. After he stays there. Then go back over to him and explain what he did again. Make sure you get a hug or kiss. Then let him get up. This works very well as long as you stay focused and don't give up. Good Luck!!
2016-03-16 23:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by Carol 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, scratching at his bottom could be a sign of worm infestation. There are other signs as well.
Is he loosing weight, or failing to gain? Does he seem much more hungry than usual? This can happen because the worms eat the food that he has, reducing what he gets from the food.
Is he more restless at night? This is when the worms travel to the anus to lay their eggs and can make the itching worse, leaving him irritable from lack of sleep.Make sure he can't touch his bottom (nappy/grow-suit), because then his hands can carry the eggs to his mouth, re-infecting himself.
You can take him to the doctor for a check up, and worms are easily eliminated with medication.
Just make sure that you take care with hand washing, and hot wash his clothes, and his bedding to eliminate any eggs there. Make sure if he touches dirt (which can be where he picked up the eggs) that he washes his hands, and if he plays with oither kids, or is in daycare, let them know too because he could have picked it up from other kids too.
2007-07-25 19:46:11 · answer #4 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is exactly right worms can be picked up from many and various places even by touching and eating, obviously proffessional advice is required advisedly a doctor or council health officer but even some chemists can help you to catch it quick to releive symptoms and aceive a cure, best of luck.
2007-07-25 19:16:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Though I would assume that you have checked to see if it could be a type of rash or allergic reaction to detergent if there had been a recent change in laundry detergent. But yes, it could be a type of parasitic worm. The pediatrician should be consulted then perscribe something for it. Also ask a pharmacist if they can recommend something.
2007-07-26 11:42:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait till he is asleep. Take a flashlight into his darkened room, gently spread the cheeks, and check for worms. They are not the end of the world-can be cured with one dose of medicine. Make sure he washes his hands frequently. It could also be that his diaper or underwear is irritating him or they are too tight.
2007-07-26 00:51:02 · answer #7 · answered by EC Expert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-27 05:44:18 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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These are just gross, but children to get them from not washing their hands before eating. There is some medicine you can get them for this. Take your child to the Dr.
2007-07-26 01:53:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋