Question
My child is only 10 months old, and I found several white strip-like objects in one of their stools, worrying that it might be segments of worms. During the check-up at the county hospital, the doctor couldn’t determine what kind of parasite it was and suggested referring to a regional hospital for further examination. However, during several checks at the regional hospital, no worms were found. I suspect it’s a worm infection because my child is too young for me to give them Western medicine, so I sought traditional Chinese medicine treatment.
Answer
Worm infection is caused by consuming undercooked meat containing pork or beef tapeworms. This condition is prevalent in Taiwan and may lead to loss of appetite in children. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine for worm treatment, as Western medicine may have side effects due to the child’s young age.