Question
A one-year-old eight-month-old girl is showing symptoms of loss of appetite. Parents have heard that this could be due to a worm infection. Is it possible for such a young child to have an intestinal parasite? How should parents determine if their child has an intestinal parasite infection? If confirmed, what medication and dosage should be used for treatment?
Answer
It is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination to determine if there is a parasitic infection and to rule out other possible diseases. In addition, a simple method of judgment is to observe the child’s eyes; if there are blue spots on the whites of the eyes, this may indicate a parasitic infection. For young children, the Pill Tower can be considered for treatment. After treatment, the child’s appetite should gradually recover.