My 4yr old complains of pain, has been potty trained for months?

Question

She has been ptty trained since november, and I have shown, helped and explained to her how to wipe, and why it is so imprtant to wipe well, from front to back, and we wash our hands when we are done. She complains that her "pookie" hurts, and won't let me wash it without a fight, and she won't let me look at it or touch it. What should I do, could it be a yeast infection, and if so, how do I treat it? I am afraid to take her to the doctor, because if she won't let me touch it, she won't let them, and once she had to have a catheter in the ER, and she threw a mighty fit, because I have taught her so long that strangers aren't suppose to touch her private area, and she told the nurse she wasn't alowed to touch her. It was the most horrible pain I ever felt, because there was nothing I could do to help her, or calm her.

Answer 1

you need to tell her that a doctor needs to look at her dont leave her side when he or preferably she does it. tell her the only way to feel better is to let them look but that you will be right there and if they do anything "bad" yo will stop them and when they are done they will give her medicine for it so she can get better. iif you keep telling her it several time s a day utill the appoint ment she will get used to it and believe you. it could be a kidney infection though as well make sure she gets juice and keep her away from bubble baths at her age they are not good for that area

Answer 2

When my step granddaughter was about 4 she kept complaining of her "coochie" hurting to her mother and come to find out she did have a yeast infection. The pediatrician told her mother not to let her have bubbles in her bath water. They said that the bubbles would cause irritation. You are going to have to take her to the Dr and tell her that it's alright for the Dr to look at this area as long as you are there with her. Encourage her. Tell her that you will hold her hand the whole time and you won't leave her side. I am not really sure how they will treat a yeast infection in a toddler. It could have an accompanying UTI with it as well. Just be as gentle as you can with explaining to her that the Dr is going to help her and not hurt her. I wish you the very best of luck & I hope she gets better soon.

Answer 3

I have a three year old daughter, who last year had a bladder infection. A few days before I really realized that there was something terribly wrong, my daughter complained that it hurt to pee. My daughter also complained that her "tummy" hurt. When the infection really hit was when I picked her up from daycare one day, and the entire day she did not complain of anything. When I picked her up though, she looked extremely flushed and her cheeks were very red. It looked as if she was wearing blush. We immediately went home and when i took her temperature, it read 104 degrees. I took her to the doctors office right away without any hesitation. She peed into the "hat" that they give children to pee in when they take a urine sample, and found that she had a urine infection. They never needed to look at her privates though. But she did need to get a shot on one of her butt cheeks. After that, they did give her a sucker which didnt help too much on the pain, but it was well worth it to know she was taken care of. If you believe that your daughter might have a bladder infection, never hesitate to take her in. Also, never show a fear of the doctor to your child, or she will develop the same fear. If she does continue to develop these symtoms, sometimes taking your child to a minor emergency or their pediatrician is always better and much cheaper in costs then an ER. Well good luck to you on this matter.

Answer 4

I just had this problem 2 weeks ago i had to go to the doctor with her screaming and make her pee in a cup they told me she was wiping way to hard and to not give her toilet paper any more and go out and get the flush able whip es and there not cheap but we use them and so far so good but its only been a week with them

she seems to not have any more problems though try that and one day just watch her really good when she pees and see if its just red . I have to be sneaky when it comes to things like that cause she will not let you see anything which is awsome until something like this happens

I'm just glad there are other kids and parents out there that have the same things happen and where not alone

So try that and good luck if not then good luck at the doctors

Answer 5

could be a bladder infection or a blockage or anything. explain to her that people aren't supposed to touch her there, but doctors are special and are allowed to because they make you better.

she's only 4, you're her parent. just because she whines doesn't make it ok to just say oh well..ok she doesn't feel like it. you need to make her understand that this is what she must do to make it stop hurting. maybe get some of the antibacterial baby wipes for her to use instead of regular toilet paper if it turns out to be an infection. this will help prevent further infections until she is older and learns to do it better herself.

not having your child treated when they are sick could be termed as child abuse, so you have to be careful about that.

Answer 6

I mean this with heart felt kindness. Why do you allow your 4 yr old to rule the roost? If you over taught her --- then unteach her. As for right now you should get her to a doctor no matter how much of a 'fit she throws' --- pain is a symptom that something is terribly wrong. You're the leader!!! And she needs you to be strong and lead. How do you hope to control her as a pre-teen and teen if she sets the rules.

I'm sorry if I come on too strong and have hurt your feelings --- I mean it with a good heart and I know you're a wonderful, loving, mother or you would not have bothered. Good Luck and God Bless You all.

Answer 7

It might be a bladder infection. Try giving her cranberry juice and lots of water. If it is, this just might help. If not, take her to the doctor and explain to her that the doctor is allowed to look as long as you are there with her. That may calm her and let her know that the doctor is just trying to make her better so she doesn't hurt.

Answer 8

Make it no rigidity. in case you're at homestead, in simple terms positioned her in underclothes and permit her make the determination. when you consider that she is older, you will could desire to apply an incentive for extra suited outcomes. She would not could desire to pass yet while she is going in the potty provide her something specific (does she like a definite handle or small toy) each and each time (then cut back). If she is going in her panties, she has to bathe it up. hear's what i could do. Remind her hourly, her option to pass. If she has an twist of destiny, have her take off her underclothes, have her wipe herself (sure, whether this is poop...believe me), and take a seat on the potty (have specific books, toys, etc to maintain her busy on a similar time as sitting). Then she needs to take her grimy underclothes to the laundry and positioned new underclothes on. reward for something you are able to, and permit her be responsive to which you be responsive to she would be in a position to do it. get rid of diapers, in case you opt for something for evening and out (and additionally you do no longer opt for to do fabric education pants) do the cool alert pullups. surely (except there's a scientific undertaking), she could desire to be waiting to try this in some days (day & evening), you in basic terms could desire to motivate her. undergo in strategies no rigidity! My son became into potty knowledgeable early (in simple terms after he became 2, he became into thoroughly performed) even though it took some attempt (sure, I do artwork finished time). attempt to no longer pass out for long journeys the 1st few days. HTH. Oh, the 1st day would be messy. in simple terms undergo in strategies it gets extra suited rapid!

Answer 9

I would take her to the doc. Explain to the doc what's going on. The doc will probably not want to traumatize her anymore. Will probably have her pee in a cup to rule out a UTI. And then, take it from there.