I had originally posted a similar post in the toddler section.
Five days ago, we brought DS to ER, with a very high, spiking fever. He was immediately put on an IV, had a chest xray, and they did a catheter. I didn't know to say "don't retract his foreskin", I unfortunately assumed the two health care professionals understood what they were doing.
Fortunately, the fever was due to roseola, as we later learned from a telltale rash and clear blood/urine samples.
Unfortunately, my DS has been suffering since. He is having very painful urinations, and I am worried is starting to withhold urinating. We've begun to give him tylenol hoping to combat that aspect. At first, our pediatrician said "well, there could be a little abrasion, due to the foley catheter"...yet, it seems to be getting worse, not better.
So, I think some damage was done to the foreskin/penis due to retraction. I'm looking for some info on a.) how to combat this damage and make him more comfortable, safe from infection, etc. and b.) info on how i might know if this is what happened.
I'd really appreciate any good info...it is so difficult to see a little one in pain.
Thanks, beth
Five days ago, we brought DS to ER, with a very high, spiking fever. He was immediately put on an IV, had a chest xray, and they did a catheter. I didn't know to say "don't retract his foreskin", I unfortunately assumed the two health care professionals understood what they were doing.
Fortunately, the fever was due to roseola, as we later learned from a telltale rash and clear blood/urine samples.
Unfortunately, my DS has been suffering since. He is having very painful urinations, and I am worried is starting to withhold urinating. We've begun to give him tylenol hoping to combat that aspect. At first, our pediatrician said "well, there could be a little abrasion, due to the foley catheter"...yet, it seems to be getting worse, not better.
So, I think some damage was done to the foreskin/penis due to retraction. I'm looking for some info on a.) how to combat this damage and make him more comfortable, safe from infection, etc. and b.) info on how i might know if this is what happened.
I'd really appreciate any good info...it is so difficult to see a little one in pain.
Thanks, beth
it drives me nuts. This is why it is so important to tell them not to do it at every single visit no matter how many times you have seen that healthcare worker.
s to you and your little guy! You are right, this does happen often....way too often. Here is a link to a pamphlet that explains how to care for/heal a forced retraction.
