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A 28-year-old female asked:
hi my 2year son always keeping hands in anus even after deworming what may be the reason.?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 58 years experience
Pruritis ani: Even though he has been dewormed he may still be itching.Consult your doctor for help.
5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Pavel Conovalciucanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Habit: He may have developed a habit after having had either anal itching or other unpleasant symptoms that made him touch it with his hand. At this point, you should exercise patience and remind him gently of not touching his rear. You may request help from a child psychologist, but the mainstay of therapy should be distraction.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A Verified Doctoranswered
A US doctor answeredLearn more
Cause: If all else fails.You might want to consider pinworm,especialy if your child goes to dayschool,where re-infection is likely.
247 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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