Babies' requirements for environmental hygiene are definitely not as autonomous as adults. As long as there is play, babies don't care whether they are clean or not. They can roll on concrete floors and go to fetch food even if their hands are dirty, so there may be cases of roundworms in their stomachs. So, how old can babies get roundworms?
In general, it is recommended that babies over the age of two start getting tested for roundworms, and only once a year is enough. If there are too many roundworms in the baby's belly, they can also be tested again six months later. Ascaris medicine should not be taken frequently, even if it is low toxicity, taking too much can cause damage to the baby's kidneys.
So how do we determine if a baby has roundworms in their stomach?
1. From a dietary perspective
Babies may suddenly experience a decrease in appetite, which may be manifested by eating very little or having no appetite at all, or they may suddenly become picky or picky eaters. If the baby experiences these conditions, it means there are roundworms in the stomach.
2. The area of abdominal pain
Some babies who have roundworms in their stomachs often complain of abdominal pain, which does not last forever, but rather comes in waves of pain. Positioned around the baby's belly button, sometimes in the upper abdomen.
3. Spots appear on the face
Babies with roundworms in their stomachs are prone to developing spots on their faces, which may be white circular or oval in shape, and may also be covered in grayish white scales.
