Question
At night, small worms crawl out from the anus, and there are also small white worms in the stool. After using insecticides and betel nut for a week, there are still small worms. How can the infection be completely cured?
Answer
Firstly, strengthen care and hygiene, maintain cleanliness of the hands and perianal area, and avoid adverse stimulation. Treatment can include medications such as intestinal worm cleaner and pyrantel pamoate, and can be combined with traditional Chinese medicine. Additionally, external application of hookworm ointment can be used. In terms of diet, eat small meals frequently, take medication on time, avoid smoking and spicy irritant foods, and focus on easily digestible, soft-textured, low-residue, and non-irritating foods.