Patient's question:
The baby is seven months old. In the recent few days, the baby has been having frequent bowel movements. Today, when the baby was having a bowel movement, they cried. Upon careful examination, it was found that there was a small lump near the baby's anus. Please help the doctor take a look at what it is and what medicine is needed. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
It might be an anal abscess, which is caused by an infected anal crypt and is connected to the end of the rectum. The anal crypt is the internal opening, where intestinal fluid, fecal water, and bacteria can potentially enter. It is recommended to visit the Anorectal Department of Shandong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and consult Professor Huang Naijian. He has recently invented a pediatric anal fistula ointment that can seal the internal opening. Once the internal opening closes, the condition will improve.Additionally, the baby's buttocks are red. Avoid using diapers and switch to pure cotton diapers. Change the baby's laundry frequently. During the day, gently separate and air out the anal area three times, each time for about ten minutes. It is important to maintain local cleanliness and dryness as much as possible.