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My baby is having Anal itching and pain
My baby is having anal itching and pain. She was constipated for which we have given stool softener and then saw a doctor as well as she has vomit. The doctor has given probiotics and she is fine but still she is having itchiness and pain in anal . She pooped as well but not sure . We have given a deworming medicine on july itself. What can be the reason and how to tackle this ?
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May be anal fissure
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pediatric consultation is a must
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Your baby’s anal itching and pain after constipation is most likely due to an anal fissure, a small tear caused by hard stools, which leads to pain and itching. Other possible causes include pinworm infection (even after deworming), irritation from cleaning or moisture, or minor infections.
To manage, keep the area clean with warm water, avoid irritating soaps, use sitz baths to soothe, and maintain good hygiene. Continue stool softeners if stools remain hard. If symptoms persist beyond a week, or if there is bleeding, swelling, or worsening pain, consult me on Practo for further doubts.
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Dr. Kamini Mashkaria
Paediatrics
30 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Mostly due to hard stool causing anal fissure.so give stool softener like lactulose
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