Babies who eat unclean food or catch a cold can experience diarrhea. Parents should pay attention to this situation in a timely manner. Otherwise, the baby will have red buttocks due to diarrhea. What should I do if the baby has red buttocks due to diarrhea?
1. Identify the cause of the illness
Babies may experience red buttocks due to frequent diarrhea. Rubbing the baby's buttocks repeatedly with tissues and feces will naturally cause redness. If the baby's diarrhea does not improve within 1-2 days, parents should take the baby to the hospital for treatment, preferably to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment.
2. Use anti-inflammatory ointment
Baby diarrhea can cause damage and rupture of the skin next to the anus. Once parents discover that their baby has this problem, they can apply topical anti-inflammatory ointment under the guidance of a doctor, which can have a good effect on the condition, relieve pain, and avoid secondary infections.
3. Protect the affected area
If a baby has diarrhea and their buttocks turn red and their skin breaks, parents should protect the affected area of the baby and it is best not to let the baby scratch, as this can lead to infection. And parents also need to pay attention to cutting their baby's nails short, so that even if the baby doesn't pay attention to scratching, it can reduce the occurrence of bacterial infections. Attention should also be paid to the baby's diet, and highly stimulating foods should not be allowed to be eaten by the baby.
