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Can Infection Be The Reason For Discomfort In Child?

my 13 month old daughter screams and cries today when i change her diaper and attempt to use a baby wife to clean her genital area. i am not sure could this be an infection--should i take her in to see her doctor or just try to use warm washcloth to clean for a few days
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Greetings of the day

Possibility of diaper rash needs to be considered especially if the area is red.
Clinical examination by Pediatrician will be able to diagnose it.
In the meantime local application of Calamine lotion will be helpful.

Take care
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Can Infection Be The Reason For Discomfort In Child?

Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Possibility of diaper rash needs to be considered especially if the area is red. Clinical examination by Pediatrician will be able to diagnose it. In the meantime local application of Calamine lotion will be helpful. Take care