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What Causes Foul Smell From The Anus In A Child?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My duaghter, 3 years old, has had a foul smell from her bottom. She is potty trained but still wears pull ups at night and they are wet every night. So I would expect odor from that. But even after I wash her in the tub she still has a terrible smell. I am afraid she will be embarrassed because of it. I even put baking soda in the tub and that doesn t help. Could she have some type of infection? She is very modest and I don t want to be too forward because it is a private issue, but I feel responsible as her mother to make sure nothing is wrong that needs medical treatment. Thanks for your help.
Wed, 2 Jan 2019
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi,

What you are quoting is exactly called encopresis. This occurs when the kid has hard stools, almost similar to constipation.

But what happens here is the liquid stools will seep out on the sides of the hard stools and leak out. But, the main treatment of this is relieving of constipation.

Suggestions:

1. Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation.
2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI
3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml
4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day
5. Toilet training - that is - sitting in an Indian type of lavatory daily at the same time will help a lot.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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What Causes Foul Smell From The Anus In A Child?

Hi, What you are quoting is exactly called encopresis. This occurs when the kid has hard stools, almost similar to constipation. But what happens here is the liquid stools will seep out on the sides of the hard stools and leak out. But, the main treatment of this is relieving of constipation. Suggestions: 1. Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation. 2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI 3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml 4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day 5. Toilet training - that is - sitting in an Indian type of lavatory daily at the same time will help a lot. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology