Checkup

We took our son to his scheduled check-up. He was due for his 18 month innoculations.

The doctor took a look at him and said that his diarrhea isn't anything much to worry about as long as he is taking in liquids. According to the doctor children have viruses about once a month during the winter and since he's only been sick twice in the last four or five months he's doing well above average.

I guess that's a way of looking at it although it pains me to see my son in agony. His bottom and his testicles are getting very red because of the acidity in his poop. I can't believe that I actually used the word poop just now.

For you folks out there who are experiencing the same trouble, here's a little tip we got from the doctor's nurse from the last time our son was sick that worked out very well.

Dab Maalox on the reddened area and use a blow-dryer to dry it off. Mke sure the blow-dryer has a cool setting or it will make things worse for the child. You should see results in a day or two. The reason for this is because the Maalox which is an antacid neutralizes the acidic affects of the diarrhea. While the treatment is uncomfortable at first they relent and accept the treatment as the blow-dryer dries it off. I think the Maalox has a cooling affect as it dries.