Question
My daughter is 5 years old and often has worms in her stomach. The doctor says it’s tapeworms, and she gets better after taking medicine, but then it recurs after a while. How should we diagnose and treat it?
Answer
Diagnosing tapeworm infection requires a stool test to look for worm eggs. If confirmed, medications like Mebendazole or Albendazole can be taken for treatment. It’s important to maintain good hygiene in daily meals to prevent re-infection.