Does a child's stomachache mean they have pinworms?

Dec 21, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Pediatrics

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Whether a child's abdominal pain is related to roundworm infection requires professional evaluation to determine the underlying cause. Pediatricians should conduct appropriate examinations based on the individual patient's condition, including physical examination, blood tests, urine tests, intestinal virus testing, and intestinal parasite testing. Among these, intestinal worm examination is a key method for detecting roundworms; through stool analysis, roundworm eggs or larvae can be identified. If roundworm eggs or larvae are found, it can be confirmed that the child's abdominal pain is caused by roundworm infection. If no roundworms are detected, further investigations should be carried out to identify the cause, enabling proper treatment measures to be implemented.