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6yr old putting finger up bottom PLS HELP

My son is 6yrs old, (a twin - prem)
for the last couple of years he has been putting his finger up his bottom on a regular basis, sometimes smearing it on his bedroom furniture.  Iam loosing the plot, no matter what we do he just keeps doing this.  Why?  I find myself starting to yell and scream at him because I just dont know what to do anymore.  PLEASE help him/us we cant keep living like this.
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Yes could be itching so definatly get that checked out, if it is behavioral, is he upset about anything have there been any changes in his life could have upset him?It could be a way of getting attention, yelling ,will not solve it,if anything it gets him attention even negative attention, Does he get to plenty of outside activities is Dad involved in Games and sports with him.Check out what factors could be making him do this.
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Our son did this when he was five years old.  My dear neighbour suggested that he might have pinworms.  So, I went to the pharmacy and asked for the medication (in our area it is behind the counter but not prescription and so one has to ask the pharmacist for the medication).  Sure enough, within a short time the behaviour stopped.  Perhaps this is the problem with your son.
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