Patient's question:
The baby is 17 months old. No abnormalities have been noticed, but there have been four instances of bloody stools, not in a consecutive manner—sometimes with a gap of one or two days. The baby also does not cry or fuss. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
If the stool contains blood and is bright red, it is more likely to be due to hemorrhoids. You can go to the hospital's colorectal department for examination and treatment. It is recommended to give the child more vegetables and fruits, or drink some herbal remedies for bowel health. If it is not hemorrhoids, and the blood in the stool is dark in color, you should have a stool test done at the hospital to rule out any intestinal diseases. It needs to be treated as soon as possible, and should not be delayed.