Thrush

[MadameButterfly]

I think my 2 year old DD may have thrush.

She s complaining of having a sore botty but we cannot see any excessive redness, though I think she may me slightly inflamed.

She was having difficulty settling in her cot or our bed so I took her down stairs for some calpol (given her 2 sachets which is max dose).

I have called NHS direct and am waiting for them to call back. As soon as I put the phone down she dropped off to sleep so I left her downstairs to post this. DP has been down and said that he heard he whimpering so she is not in a deep sleep.

Any ideas as to how I can help her tonight?

TIA

[bobs]

Do you have any yoghourt - esp the bio type?? It will sooth and is supposed to "gobble up" any infection

[bobs]

Sorry, meant to say you're supposed to apply it to the area - bit messy I know!!

[MadameButterfly]

Thanks for reply bobs.

Unfortunately I don't have any yoghurt in atm. I may have yo get some tomorrow though

[MadameButterfly]

NHS direct have called back.

They have suggested calling the docs tomorrow rather trhan waiting until monday.

They have said it could be thrush or a urine infection so best to get it checked asap.

I have just brought her upstairs and put her in aher cot without her stirring at all, so hopefully she will stay asleep.

Thanks again

[SofiaAmes]

My dd got a lot of thrush, nappy rash and eczema. I generally tried various creams until one worked. Canestan (1%), hydrocortisone and sudocream.