Signs, symptoms and treatment of worms
Feb 15, 2009
ACCORDING to Dr. Martin Marembwe, a specialist in tropical diseases at Mbale Regional Hospital, signs and symptoms of worms include:
By Vision Reporter
ACCORDING to Dr. Martin Marembwe, a specialist in tropical diseases at Mbale Regional Hospital, signs and symptoms of worms include:
Chronic fatigue
Chronic digestive problems like bloating, constipation or diarrhoea
Bulky stool with excess fat
Food allergies and environmental intolerance
Joint and muscle pain as well as inflammation
Anaemia or iron deficiency
Hives, a rash, ulcers, swelling and sores on the body
Restlessness and anxiety
Multiple awakening during the night
Grinding the teeth
Excessive amount of bacterial or viral infections
Depression
Difficulty gaining or losing weight
Addiction to bread, alcohol, fruits or juice
Treatment
Albendazole is a highly effective drug. Each tablet costs sh300. It is available in packs of three tablets which constitute a complete dose.
Vermox is effective for treating threadworms.
The dosage is one tablet for an adult or a child aged two to 12, irrespective of their weight or size. Some children may find it easier to take the tablet if crushed or mixed with food or a drink.
If a threadworm re-infection occurs after two weeks, repeat the treatment.
A vermox orange-flavoured tablet contains 100mg of mebendazole. The drug is available in packs of four or six tablets. Each packet costs about sh12,000.
Other products for treating worms include vermox suspension, combantrin tablets, combantrin chocolate squares, combantrin tablets and combantrin-1. They are available at most pharmacies.
The best way to prevent worms is by maintaining sanitation and ensuring there is adequate and safe water.
Additional reporting by www. detoxication-diet/enzymes.htm
ACCORDING to Dr. Martin Marembwe, a specialist in tropical diseases at Mbale Regional Hospital, signs and symptoms of worms include:
Chronic fatigue
Chronic digestive problems like bloating, constipation or diarrhoea
Bulky stool with excess fat
Food allergies and environmental intolerance
Joint and muscle pain as well as inflammation
Anaemia or iron deficiency
Hives, a rash, ulcers, swelling and sores on the body
Restlessness and anxiety
Multiple awakening during the night
Grinding the teeth
Excessive amount of bacterial or viral infections
Depression
Difficulty gaining or losing weight
Addiction to bread, alcohol, fruits or juice
Treatment
Albendazole is a highly effective drug. Each tablet costs sh300. It is available in packs of three tablets which constitute a complete dose.
Vermox is effective for treating threadworms.
The dosage is one tablet for an adult or a child aged two to 12, irrespective of their weight or size. Some children may find it easier to take the tablet if crushed or mixed with food or a drink.
If a threadworm re-infection occurs after two weeks, repeat the treatment.
A vermox orange-flavoured tablet contains 100mg of mebendazole. The drug is available in packs of four or six tablets. Each packet costs about sh12,000.
Other products for treating worms include vermox suspension, combantrin tablets, combantrin chocolate squares, combantrin tablets and combantrin-1. They are available at most pharmacies.
The best way to prevent worms is by maintaining sanitation and ensuring there is adequate and safe water.
Additional reporting by www. detoxication-diet/enzymes.htm