Patient's question:
The son is 9 years old. Today, he suddenly told me that his butt hurts and itches. I took a look, and the child's butt is all red. I've never encountered this situation with my child before, so I want to ask how to deal with a red butt for a 9-year-old child?Doctor's answer:
At the age of nine, redness in the buttocks is usually caused by symptoms such as a child having a "hot" constitution, diarrhea, or insufficient local hygiene. It is recommended to give the child more warm water to drink, avoid foods that can cause "heat" such as chili peppers, candies, and street-side junk food. If there is diarrhea, use warm water to clean the area after each bowel movement, and then apply anti-inflammatory medication such as erythromycin ointment. In daily life, focus on eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking plenty of water, and maintaining regular bowel movements. When necessary, take cooling and purging medications for treatment.