Don't get embarrassed – we know you don't like talking about your kid's private parts, but if they're suddenly upset about going to the potty, one of these ailments might be why...
When my five-year-old complained that it hurt to pee, I immediately suspected a urinary tract infection and called the doctor. It turned out the reason she hurt “down there” was because she wasn’t wiping properly and the unhygienic results were causing her a great deal of discomfort. I was mortified and ran out to buy bum wipes to help her clean up her act.
Most bottom troubles aren’t commonly discussed in parenting circles. There’s something about “privates” that is, well, private. You don’t want other parents to think you aren’t taking care of your tot’s little tush — and surrounding territory — properly. Lose the guilt, says Michelle Ponti, a paediatrician in London, Ont. “While improper hygiene can sometimes be a factor, it usually has nothing to do with a parent’s care of the child.
, they may strain to push the stool out and tear the skin around the anus. The tear, or fissure, can easily be seen when you examine your child’s behind.Fissures heal very well as soon as you treat the constipation, says Henry Ukpeh, an associate clinical professor of paediatrics at BC Children’s Hospital. Ask the doctor to recommend a stool softener, and add more fluids and fibre to your child’s diet. Applying petroleum jelly to the sore spot will help alleviate the pain..
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