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Suggest Treatment For An Infection In The Anus
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My almost three year old is red around the anus. It is actually pink in color and has pimples or little bumps. She says that it hurts. Pereodically she will say oww, oww, oww. She did have a bowl movement almost the size of my fist four days ago. I don t know if this has any thing to do with her rash.
Thu, 10 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The same bacteria that causes Strep throat can also cause a painful, red, sometimes swollen area around the anus. If this is what your toddler has, it has to be treated the same way as Strep throat is treated by taking an antibiotic by mouth.
The passage of a large bowel movement might cause some splitting in the lining of the anus not a red color around the anus. Until you can take her to the doctor, let her soak in the tub of warm water for some relief.
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Dr. Arnold Zedd
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The same bacteria that causes Strep throat can also cause a painful, red, sometimes swollen area around the anus. If this is what your toddler has, it has to be treated the same way as Strep throat is treated by taking an antibiotic by mouth.
The passage of a large bowel movement might cause some splitting in the lining of the anus not a red color around the anus. Until you can take her to the doctor, let her soak in the tub of warm water for some relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd
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