Patient's question:
The baby is 8 and a half months old, and there are blood streaks in the poop. The baby has been taking medicine, which has now improved. At night, the baby always wants to breastfeed and occasionally cries. I want to ask the doctor if the baby has stomach pain or if they are not eating enough. Now the poop is normal, but I don't know what could have caused the blood streaks in the poop?Doctor's answer:
Generally, when a child has blood in their stool, if it occurs due to constipation, it is likely caused by dry and hard stools that have scraped the rectal mucosa, resulting in minor tears. In this case, it is important to maintain regular bowel movements, provide the child with dietary fiber to promote gastrointestinal motility, and prevent constipation. If the child has nausea and vomiting along with blood in their stool, it is necessary to rule out intestinal infections. It is recommended to give the child probiotics, such as Similac or Jindouwei.