My 6 year old son is comlaining of sever anal pain. He has no itching but also has a runny nose, headache and general aches and pains but the bum is causing him the most pain. He has been unwell for around 5 days now but today is by far the worst he has been.
Hello, The same bacterium that causes Strep throat can cause an infection of the anal area that is bright red and very painful. I advise you to spread his buttocks apart and carefully look at his anal area. If it is red, it will need to be treated with an antibiotic. Sitting in a tub of warm (not hot) water for 10 to 15 minutes, then getting up, patting the painful area gently, and applying Vaseline or A&D Ointment may provide some relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.