Question
My baby was born around 104 days ago, and about 20 days after birth, we noticed two lumps about the size of soybeans on the sides of his anus. Initially, we tried using medication and wiping, but when they were about to become purulent, we took him to the doctor immediately. The doctor diagnosed it as perianal swelling. At that time, the baby was about 28 days old and was discharged after nine days of intravenous treatment. Not long after coming home, the swelling appeared again, but the doctor only suggested taking antibiotic medication and keeping the wound clean. Now, every time the baby has a bowel movement, the swelling appears, and sometimes it is accompanied by pus. What should we do?
Answer
Perianal swelling is relatively common in male infants and is related to the body’s male hormones. Once the swelling matures, it is recommended to incise and drain it early. The incision should be kept open and not heal prematurely to allow for complete drainage of the pus. Oral antibiotics can be taken in combination, and the wound can be washed with dilute salt water after bowel movements, and a red mold ointment can be applied around the wound. Wishing the patient a quick recovery and a healthy body and life.