What to do if the newborn's anus is red and swollen

If a newborn baby has perianal pus and redness, it may be related to the child getting angry. If the child has diarrhea, or has unclean diet, causing frequent diarrhea, this will cause repeated stimulation to the perianal area of ​​the child, which may cause perianal redness and swelling. Of course, this is also related to some allergic reasons, such as eczema, etc. Let's find out what to do if the perianal area of ​​a newborn baby is red and swollen?

What to do if the newborn's anus is red and swollen

You must not have diarrhea or get angry. You can give your baby soups that can clear heat, but don't drink medicines that clear heat, which is bad for the spleen and stomach. Soups that can clear heat include: winter melon and pork ribs soup, radish and pork ribs soup, kelp and pork ribs soup, etc. Babies under 7 months old who cannot add complementary foods can drink it and convert it into breast milk. At the beginning, drink it in moderation, don't give too much at once, for fear that the baby will not adapt to it and have diarrhea.

Wash your butt after every bowel movement and urination. Use water to wash your butt directly. It is best not to use wet wipes or tissues. Avoid eating spicy food or irritating food (this is also determined according to the situation of each baby. My baby is very obvious. He gets irritated and has eczema after eating eggs). Breastfeeding mothers should be careful not to be greedy.

During the illness, it is best for the baby not to wear diapers. You can let your baby go naked during the day. Lie on the diaper mat. If there is sunlight, it is best to let the light shine directly on the baby's buttocks. After bathing the baby, be sure to rinse the baby's buttocks again with clean water, then dry it with a dry towel. After drying the baby's buttocks, apply the medicine prescribed by the doctor.

Babies with perianal abscesses cannot be vaccinated. They should wait until they are fully recovered before getting vaccinated. Remember this. Don't be careless when taking care of your baby. Be careful everywhere. I wish all babies grow up healthy and happy every day.

What are the early symptoms of perianal abscess in infants?

The most obvious symptom of perianal abscess in infants in the early stage is that the soft tissue around the infant's anus appears as a subcutaneous abscess, which gradually spreads outward. Infants may experience constant pain that is aggravated by movement. The baby will appear irritable.

When an infant suffers from perianal abscess, obvious redness and swelling of the skin can often be observed near the infant's anus. After touching it, you will feel an obvious feeling of hardness and fluctuation. If no treatment is taken, it will generally rupture on its own and cause a low-position anal fistula. Aggravate the condition.

Perianal abscess in infants may also lead to pelvic rectal space abscess. Typically, the gaps are relatively large and can cause systemic symptoms. For example, fever, chills, weakness in the limbs, etc. You will also feel the urge to defecate frequently and have pain in the anus.