Top 4 Intestinal worms treatment in children Doctors in Amman 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Intestinal worms (helminthiasis) are parasites that live in the gut. Children are affected more often than adults because they play on soil, put their hands in their mouths and do not always wash their hands well. Common types include roundworm, whipworm, hookworm, pinworm and tapeworm. Many children have no obvious symptoms. Others have one or more of the following:

• Tummy pain or cramps
• Diarrhoea, or on-and-off loose stools
• Nausea, poor appetite or weight loss
• Itching around the bottom, often at night, which is a common sign of pinworm
• Tiredness or pale skin, sometimes found through a blood test showing anaemia
• Worms or worm segments seen in stool, or in underwear

Book a visit with a pediatrician if your child has any of these for more than a few days, or if you see worms. The doctor will usually ask about symptoms, recent travel, water and food sources, pets and whether other family members are unwell. A stool sample is often needed to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment is normally a prescribed anti-worm medicine chosen by the doctor, who will also decide whether follow-up testing or treatment of other family members is needed. Never give a child medicine based on what worked for someone else.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Seek urgent care, and call 911 in Jordan for an emergency, if your child has:

• Blood in the stool, or black, tarry stools
• Severe or constant belly pain, or a hard, swollen abdomen
• Vomiting that will not stop
• Signs of dehydration, such as very little urine, a dry mouth, no tears or sunken eyes
• Difficulty breathing, a high fever that does not settle, or yellow skin or eyes
• Being very drowsy or hard to wake, having a fit, or extreme weakness

How to choose among the doctors here

All four profiles are pediatric listings in Amman, but they publish different information. Use these practical checks:

• Services. Confirm that intestinal worms treatment in children is named in the services you need. Two profiles name it: Dr. Suzan Mohammad Youssef Abdelrahim and Consultant Reham Harb. Dr. Hussain Jarawan's published services focus on neurology, EEG and developmental care and do not name worm treatment, so ask the clinic directly before you assume it is offered.
• Location and hours. Two clinics are in Shmeisani, one is in Hashmi Shamali and one is in Abu Nseir. Compare the confirmed hours with your child's school and your work schedule.
• Your child's other needs. If your child also needs vaccines, newborn care or allergy review, a general pediatric practice may suit you. If the concern involves seizures, developmental delay or autism assessment, the neurology-focused profile may be more relevant.
• Published background. Compare the experience, training and memberships each doctor has chosen to publish, and confirm the details in person.
• Fees and insurers. Published fees and insurer lists differ between profiles, so compare them against your own situation.

What to expect at the first visit

Bring your child's health or insurance card, a list of current medicines and known allergies, any previous stool test results, the vaccination record if you have it, and written notes of symptoms with dates. Note how often symptoms occur, whether anyone else at home has similar symptoms, and what the child eats and drinks.

The doctor will examine your child and may ask for a stool sample. If you are asked to collect one, follow the clinic's instructions on the container, timing and storage. For suspected pinworm, the doctor may explain how to check the skin around the bottom, and may ask you to look in the morning.

Useful questions to ask include:

• Is the diagnosis confirmed, and by which test?
• Which treatment is recommended, and how long will it last?
• Should the whole household be treated at the same time?
• When should we come back for a check or retest?
• What symptoms mean we should return sooner?
• What hygiene steps can reduce the chance of reinfection at home?

Insurance, fees and booking

The published consultation fees are 30 JOD for Dr. Hussain Jarawan, 15 JOD for Dr. Suzan Mohammad Youssef Abdelrahim, 20 JOD for Dr. Issa Ali Khashashneh and 15 JOD for Consultant Reham Harb. Confirm the fee when you book, and ask whether tests, stool analysis or medicines are charged separately.

Each profile lists its own insurers, and some insurer names appear on more than one profile. Do not assume your plan is accepted. Check the insurer list on the profile, then call the clinic to confirm that your specific plan and policy are accepted before the visit.

When you book, contact the clinic through its ClinicsJo profile and confirm the day and time. Note the schedule differences: Dr. Hussain Jarawan's Thursday hours end at 14:00, and Consultant Reham Harb's clinic is not open on Tuesdays.

Getting there

Dr. Hussain Jarawan and Dr. Issa Ali Khashashneh both practise in Shmeisani. Dr. Suzan Mohammad Youssef Abdelrahim's clinic is in Hashmi Shamali, Amman, and Consultant Reham Harb's clinic is in Abu Nseir, Amman. The other districts covered in this area include Abdoun, Jubeiha, Sweifieh, Gardens, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, 7th Circle and Dabouq. Check the exact address on each profile before you travel.

With a sick child, plan transport in advance and allow extra time. If symptoms are urgent, do not travel to a clinic; go to the nearest emergency department, such as one at Jordan University Hospital or King Hussein Medical Center, or call 911.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm that intestinal worms treatment in children is among the services offered for your child
• Check the confirmed hours for the day you plan to visit
• Confirm the consultation fee and ask whether tests or medicines cost extra
• Check your insurer on the profile and call the clinic to confirm your plan
• Note the clinic's location and plan your route
• Write down your child's symptoms, how long they have lasted and who else at home is affected
• Ask whether a stool sample should be brought or collected before the visit
• Know the warning signs that need urgent care, and call 911 in an emergency