- The article raises the problem of recurrent porridge in preschool and school children, especially after returning to educational institutions in September.
- Porridge is manifested by persistent itching around the anus, which leads to scratching, irritation, sleep problems, and even abdominal pain and lack of appetite.
- In the event of suspected porridge, you should consult a doctor who may order an anal swab and rectify the appropriate medications.
- The key to the treatment and prevention of porridge is to comply with hygiene rules such as frequent hand washing, daily change of underwear, washing bedding at high temperature, and regular cleaning and disinfection of surfaces.
At the beginning of September, the children returned to schools and kindergartens, and with them. On internet forums, parents write about everything, Cathar, Ospie and Poręików. The latter spend their sleep from the eyes not only to children, but also adults, because in the case of the presence of parasites in one family member, all household members must surrender.
What are the symptoms of pinworms?
The course of porridge is different in each child and depends on its resistance and the number of parasites. In about 30% of infected people, the infection can take place without any symptoms. The main symptom is persistent itching around the anus, which prompts the child to scratch. This, in turn, can lead to skin irritation and bacterial infections. Strong itching often disturbs sleep, causes anxiety, nervousness and even gnashing with teeth. Some children may also lose appetite, feel tired, complain of abdominal pain, be less likely to play or have learning problems. In girls, porridge eggs can move to the area of the genitourinary organs, causing ailments related to the urinary tract. Sometimes you can see adult female porridge on the skin, especially in the morning, before the morning toilet.
How to get rid of pinworms? Owsica treatment
In case of any suspicion of porridge, please contact a doctor who will order the examination of the anal swab. It’s best to download it in the morning when females are the most active. You can also buy a ready -made swab set at the pharmacy. To increase credibility, it is recommended to perform a test three times, e.g. at three -day intervals. It is worth remembering, however, that with strong infection, the porridge may be visible to the naked eye in the feces, then the examination is unnecessary, but a visit to the doctor necessary. The doctor will prescribe special medicines. However, with pharmacological treatment, hygiene is also important. The basis is frequent washing of the hands and body, regular change of underwear, washing bedding and towels after each use during treatment, as well as thorough cleaning of the house. Treatment and sanitary rigor must cover all household members, even if they do not have symptoms. What’s more, the drugs act mainly on adults, so after about two weeks you should repeat the treatment to eliminate the porridge that hatched from the eggs after the first dose of the drug. Compliance with these principles will ensure that the parasites and protection will be protected effectively against re -infection.
How to prevent pinworms?
Hygiene is the most important thing when combating and protecting against pinworms. That is why it is worth teaching children frequently washing their hands, especially after using the toilet and before eating. The daily change of underwear is also important, although it is obvious, children do not always remember that. Similarly to thorough washing around the anus in the morning and evening. Short nail cutting can also be helpful to prevent the accumulation of eggs under them. Washing bedding, towels and clothes at high temperature (minimum 60 degrees C) and ironing them. Regular cleaning and disinfection of toilets, door handles, toys and other surfaces with which the child has contact. It is also worth paying attention to the activities of kindergarten employees who should pay attention to hygiene among children, take care of kindergarten cleanliness, regularly wash and disinfect toys, toilets and other surfaces. It should also be a standard to inform staff by parents about the occurrence of pinworms in a child.
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