Patient's question:
My child started experiencing constipation when he was two and a half years old. He has been having bowel movements every two days, and each time it is very painful, accompanied by the presence of fresh blood. It has been going on for a month now, and there are signs of anal fissures.Doctor's answer:
Hello, for the prevention of pediatric anal fissure, it is advisable to consume foods that are easy to digest and have a softer texture. It is recommended to take foods that promote bowel lubrication, such as: pears, bananas, spinach, honey, sesame oil, other vegetable oils, and animal fats. Strive for smooth bowel movements by eating foods rich in fiber. It is advisable to choose foods with a slightly cooler texture, such as: cucumbers, bitter gourds, winter melons, watermelons, lotus roots, bamboo shoots, celery, spinach, lettuce, water chestnuts, gourds, eggplants, luffas, mushrooms, duck eggs, and duck meat, to avoid exacerbating internal heat and leading to blood in the stool.