Question
At what age do children’s stomachs get worms? I don’t know what’s going on, but my child has been crying and fussing a lot lately. We’ve gone to the hospital and they couldn’t find any problems. What should we do?
Answer
For the issue of worms in children’s stomachs, doctors recommend deworming treatments be conducted annually in spring and autumn, using medications such as mebendazole, fenbendazole, and albendazole. However, these drugs have certain toxic and side effects, so they should be used with caution in infants and young children. Parents should pay attention to their children’s dietary habits, avoid picky eating, and develop good hygiene habits to prevent the occurrence of digestive system diseases. If a child is diagnosed with a digestive system disease, they should immediately cooperate with the doctor for treatment and use methods such as gastrointestinal decompression.