STOP THE INVASION!
Feeling freaked out by the very idea that your child might have worms? Don’t worry, you’re normal. Even Dr Chantelle van der Bijl from Bloemfontein, who blogs as Bloemmomdoc and is a mother of two, says she feels that way, and as a doctor – she’s seen it all!
Fortunately the problem is easily solved, but to protect your child from potential long-term effects, you have to deal with the issue promptly or – ideally – preventatively.
HOW WORMS WORK
Intestinal parasitic worms invade and thrive in the intestines of the human body, growing in number through recurring infections. Your child’s health can really be damaged by an infestation, as malnutrition can occur. The appetite is repressed, so the child
