Your child is not eating well, over-eating, he remains inactive or listless, he has white marks on his face or frequently complains of stomach pain. Has your doctor advised you about de-worming your child on regular basis? Worm infestation is one of the most common maladies of childhood.
Signs of Worm InfestationIf your child is showing specific changes in his pattern of appetite (increase or decrease), feels lethargic, drowsy and listless most of the time and off and on complains of gastric upsets, then he might be suffering from worm infestation. Other than this, he may also be having prolonged irritant cough, occasional pain in his abdomen, loss of weight, shortness of breath, irritability, malnutrition and even anemia.
Recommendation for Worm Infestation
A number of medicines are available in the markets that are targeted on the worm eradication. A stool test is also suggested to confirm the malady. The medicine is generally advised for at least twice in a fortnight as this takes care of the complete elimination of the adult worms as well as their larvae. Also, in most cases of worm infestations, the entire family needs to be de-wormed simultaneously as this decreases the risk of cross infection and re-infection.
Ayurveda Herb Remedies for Worm Infestation
• A pinch of black pepper powder and salt can be given along with buttermilk.
• Onion juice can be given in a dosage of half to one teaspoon. This could help eliminate the worms.
• Pound a few juvenile leaves of Neem and make into paste. A small ball of the same is made to be swallowed along with water for a few days.
• Chewing leaves of the herb of Holy Basil on an empty stomach, daily for a few days fights re-occurrence of the worms.
• Half gram of the powdered herb of turmeric is to be taken with warm water. For children this can be given mixed into some jaggery.
• You may roast together some thyme (Ajwain) and jaggery. Children can easily take this sweet candy in a dose of approx. 1-teaspoon twice for a few days.
Precautions for Worm Infestation• Children need to be made to follow a good hygiene particularly washing hands before every meal with an antiseptic soap and regular trimming of nails.
• The food items need to be properly washed and cooked. The water used should be filtered or better still be boiled for two to five minutes.
• The children should be discouraged against putting their fingers and objects in mouth.
• You also need to educate the child about the harms of walking barefooted.
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