Antibiotics: Dr. Smiths
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11 Month Old Has Had Diarrhea for Almost a Week. HELP!
Asked by K.A. from Enid
on December 31, 2008
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I have a beautiful 11 month old boy who "caught a bug" last week and quickly recovered. However, the diarrhea has remained and his poor little bottom is so raw! The ...
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- Your MD should not allow this to be an ongoing thing. He could give you a prescription for Phenergan Suppository I had that problem with mine and went to the MD with ...
- Hi K., I'm sorry to hear about your baby.. Have you tried boudreaux's butt paste (that is real the name), its diaper rash cream. You can get it at wal-mart, walgreen...
- SATURATE his behind w/ vaseline....EVERYTHING that looks raw...it won't allow anything to touch it-no more stinging!
15 Mo Old Daughter Has Had Loose Stool / Diarrhea for 4 Weeks
Asked by L.R. from Austin
on April 24, 2008
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My 15 mo old had an ear infection 4 weeks ago, was put on antibiotics and since has developed a progressively worse case of the runs. I wouldn't say it's text book di...
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- I don't know if this would be much help but recently I've discovered my daughter has a diary problem (intolerance/allergy?) and I used goats milk. But it's hard to rem...
- Has the doctor wanted to take a stool sample to check for some kind of intestinal bacteria ? Potatoes,bananas,yogurt and a bland diet until stools firm.Diaper rash,I'd...
- Diarrhea from antibiotics can last a month or more, even 3 months. Keep her on the probiotics for 3 to 6 months after an antibiotic course. Be sure the probiotics ha...
Seeking Help with a Scalded Butt from Too Much Diarrhea
Asked by L.B. from Houston
on April 11, 2009
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Help! My 6 month old granddaughter just got out of the hospital after a terrible bout of stomach flu. She lost 1.3 lbs in 24 hrs. Now that she is better, she has the ...
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- the only thing that works on my daughter is dr smiths. sometimes you have to get it at the pharmacy counter (places like target). my daughter battles yeast infections ...
- Looks like you've gotton a lot of responses already. I would avoid powder on a little girl. In studies it's shown that little girls who had powder in their diapers has...
- Any cream or ointment you use will be helped if you use the hair dryer to thoroughly dry her off after washing. I didn't have to use rash cream for almost an entire ye...
Diaper Rash
Asked by J.M. from McAllen
on October 10, 2006
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I have a 2 year old who has very sensitive skin. Whenever he has a cough w/ flem he gets diarrhea and the rash begins. His skin is so sensitive that he begins to bleed...
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- Hello J.. My 4 year has semi-sensitive skin. We just went through our first bout of rotavirus. My son had diarrhea and vomiting for over a week, both at the same ti...
- J., my son was extremely prone to diaper rash also. We did EVERYTHING to try to help. He would immediately have sores that would bleed and weep. We could only use o...
- Desitin Creamy formula diaper cream, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, and Pampers Sensitive Skin (no alcohol) wipes are the best! Generously apply the diaper creams. Poor thi...
Thanks for All Your Advice!!!
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on May 19, 2008
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My 5.5 month old daughter has her first sickness--diarrhea since Friday. We took her to urgent care and they said it is probably rotavirus. I just wanted to know if ...
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- I do not know about the Rotavirus but for the diaper rash use Corona ointment. You can get it at any Tractor Supply store, feed store or I have been told that you can...
- I don't know about the virus however my kids always had to use prescriped Diaper rash cream. They were either allergic or the creams didn't work. You might try calling...
- Hi M., I've been there this year with a 2 year old. I have a suggestion to soothe the diaper rash, add baking soda or oatmeal (like Aveeno Oatmeal Bath) to a bath and...
Diaper Rash
Asked by A.P. from Pensacola
on April 13, 2007
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Help! My daughter has had a very bad diaper rash for 5 days now. I started by using Balmex creamy. Which I have used before and it worked but after 2 days it seemed wo...
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- Bourdreaux's Butt Paste is the best! Our doctor recommended it and it helps quickly.
- Try a layer of Lotrimin (the generic is clotrimazole and is cheaper) covered by a thick layer of Bordeaux's Butt Paste. I learned this from a sitter and it worked!
- Try to use some advance vasaline lotion. It usually helps with stuff like rashes (not always but worth a try)
Diaper Rash That Won't Go Away!
Asked by K.P. from Kansas City
on January 29, 2009
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My 23 month old little girl has had a bad diaper rash for about 2 months now. It all started in Dec. when she battled diarrhea for about 3 weeks. I can understand ha...
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- Good Morning K., I am not sure what causes this one either. Zane our 15 mo old gr son is having the same problem. We got his eczema cleared up with Aquaphor ointment, ...
- My poor daughter had the same problem. I was a new mom so I didnt realize that babies could get yeast infections so I was like, "why wont this dang diaper rash go away...
- First of all the lady who said put yogurt on it, I'm pretty sure you're supposed to eat the yogurt for the active cultures in the stomach. Then I'd like to say that f...
Bad Diaper Rash! HELP!!!
Asked by E.P. from Houston
on October 1, 2010
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The only thing that used to work good was petroleum jelly, but it has been a week and it hasn't clear up!
She has been a little congested and teething, does that have...
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- I use Boureaux, slather it on and then use Aquaphor to keep it on. My twins get bad diaper rashes and that is the only thing I found that works.
- Epsom salts soaking in shallow water bath was our cure for bad diaper rash and recommended by our Dr. and also to let her air out as often as you can for a while. We'...
- It sounds like your little one has a yeast infection. No matter what you put on it you are fighting a losing battle. You need a prescription. Take her to the doctor. G...
Bad Toddler Diaper Rash
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on May 13, 2008
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My daughter has had the worse diaper rash off and on for over a month. I called the pediatrician and spoke to the nurse twice and do what she says, then it gets better...
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- Hi, when my daughter was about 4 or 5 she got a really bad rash from not wiping right. I took her to the dr and he gave her a prescription of IC H-cortisone/iodoquino...
- Hi L., My daughter goes through the same thing and I have found this realy great rash medicine you can find it at CVS pharmacy or walmart it is called DR.Smith's an...
- my now 7 year old always had horrible diaper rash. i would make my own wipes, tried everything in book...dr. smiths worked the best when it worked. the thing that he...
Diaper Rash Cream
Asked by J.F. from Dallas
on February 13, 2008
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I know my daughter is only 2 weeks old. But I was wondering what do you consider the best diaper rash cream? Why? I have been using different ones just to see how her ...
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- Sometimes, you will find that NOTHING works. When they have awful diarrhea and it blisters their little bottom. My ped told me about what he called "miracle cream". ...
- Vaseline-it's the best and I have always used it as a preventative on my babies and none of them(I have 3) have ever gotten a diaper rash. It's cheap, easy and very d...
- My daughter has very sensitive skin since she was born. I've tried all different types of diaper creams. The only ones that work for us are Balmex and Dr. Smiths. N...
