Symptoms and Treatments of Stool Parasites
Anthelminthic Medications
Anthelmintic medications are used to control stool parasites, such as roundworms and hookworms. Albendazole and mebendazole are commonly prescribed anthelmintic drugs. Iron supplements or multivitamins may be prescribed to combat anemia or malnutrition.11. Kucik, Corry J., et al. ‘Common Intestinal Parasites.’ American Family Physician, 1 Mar. 2004, www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0301/p1161.html
Managing stool parasites also includes eradicating them from the environment. Clothing, bed sheets and blankets should be thoroughly laundered and all surfaces in bathrooms need to be disinfected. It may be necessary to clean floors and other surfaces in the home as well.11. Kucik, Corry J., et al. ‘Common Intestinal Parasites.’ American Family Physician, 1 Mar. 2004, www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0301/p1161.html
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