Question
My daughter, who is almost three years old, often grinds her teeth while sleeping. I suspect she has worms in her stomach. Can she take deworming medicine now?
Answer
You can’t determine whether there are worms just by guessing; have you had a test for worm eggs? You shouldn’t deworm blindly. Do the child’s cheeks have white spots? It’s important to rule out leukoderma, which is commonly caused by a lack of trace elements and related to intestinal parasites. Children are generally recommended to start taking deworming medicine at the age of 2. There are also deworming medicines suitable for children. After taking deworming medicine, it’s necessary to give the baby an adequate amount of trace elements to gradually recover from the white scaly rash on their cheeks. Pay attention to balanced diet in everyday life and avoid picky eating.