Patient's question:
Newborn, male, 20 days old, breastfeeding, has relatively loose stools, more frequent bowel movements, but not a large amount. Currently, there are two red spots on both sides of the anus, and it appears that there is a layer of skin missing, suggesting possible breakdown. The issue was discovered four days ago, and a doctor prescribed a topical "Tong Shuang" antibacterial ointment, which has shown no effect. Diapers are changed quite frequently, and each time, some aged vegetable oil is applied to the buttocks. I would like to ask, what could be the cause of this, and is it related to breastfeeding? How can it be cured?First follow-up question: How many times a day do newborns typically urinate and defecate? Regarding the frequency of diaper changes...
Doctor's answer:
Newborns generally have 4 to 5 bowel movements per day. Disposable diapers are more prone to cause diaper rash compared to regular diapers. A hairdryer can be used to keep the area dry.Child health issues have always troubled parents. When treating these conditions, it is advisable to consider general treatment. Only by using proper methods can families help children recover from the illness as soon as possible, ensuring it does not affect their growth and development. Therefore, parents are urged to pay close attention to their children’s condition and take them to a doctor for timely treatment.