Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Published : October 10, 2017 5:43 PM IST
Intestinal worms are quite commonly seen in kids. And if your kid shows signs of intestinal worms, it is important to get it treated at the earliest. This is because these parasitic worms can not only hinder the growth of kids but they can also lead to various health complications. Dr Swati Dave, Nutrition and Dietician, Ahmedabad sheds light on how intestinal worms can impair kid's health. Here are few symptoms of intestinal worms.
Intestinal worms: How does it affect kids?
Parasitic worms cause both inflammation and chronic blood loss. As worm infections interfere with nutrient uptake; can lead to anaemia, malnourishment and impaired mental and physical development; and pose a serious threat to children s health, education, and productivity. Infected children are often too sick or tired to concentrate at school, or to attend at all. The leading cause of iron deficiency worldwide is infestation with parasitic worms STH. You may also like to read about 4 natural remedies for intestinal worms.
Other complications that can advance from these infections comprise a condition known as ascites which is caused by serious protein loss and results in fluid buildup in the abdomen. Children who have frequent hookworm infections can experience slow growth and mental development from losing a lot of iron and protein. Therefore, it becomes very much necessary to break the vicious cycle of falling prey again & again to unfriendly gut parasites. Not just iron-deficiency anaemia, here are few adverse effects of intestinal parasites on a kid s health.
Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) is quite common in kids. According to WHO, around 241 million kids in the age group of 1 and 14 years are at risk of this parasitic intestinal worms in India. These parasites not only inhabit the stomach but also reside in the intestines and anus, causing symptoms. Intestinal worms grow in children who have unconsciously ingested larva eggs, typically from exposure to soil or contaminated surfaces. Hence, it is important to lower the risk of intestinal worms in kids. Here are 6 expert tips to lower the risk of intestinal worms in kids!
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