Patient's question:
09 November 23, around 4 PM, suddenly had bloody stools. By 5 PM, it had already turned into full blood in the stool, dark red and black, occasionally mixed with small clumps, with a large amount each time. On the 24th, there were about 15 instances of broken skin. Later, surgery was performed. After 24 hours, the bleeding stopped, but the cause has not yet been found. I sincerely ask for everyone's assistance. As a mother, my heart aches. Please help, thank you.Previous treatment history and effectiveness: Never had blood in urine before, no family history, and all test results were normal. Tests and examination results: No definitive diagnosis. What kind of assistance is needed: What is the cause? Where is the best place to check?
Doctor's answer:
Based on the child's condition, I don't think the possibility of a coagulation disorder is very high. The main consideration is the likelihood of intestinal wall vascular malformation. Only this kind of skin breakdown could cause such a large amount of bleeding. It is recommended to have the child undergo a colonoscopy for a thorough examination to identify the location of the skin breakdown.You should go to a specialized children's hospital for the examination, as the child is only 12 years old. Children's hospitals should have specialized catheters designed for children, which are smaller than those used for adults, resulting in less pain during the procedure.
Survival care: Go to the hospital for a thorough examination promptly. If it is indeed a vascular malformation, there is a high possibility of repeated bleeding. Early diagnosis and surgical treatment are very important for the child.