A 5-year-old child experiencing pain in the bowel area during sleep: What could be the reason?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

First, check whether the baby has taken iron supplements or consumed large amounts of iron-rich foods, such as animal liver or blood, which may cause pseudo-hematochezia. If the stool becomes loose, contains more mucus or mixed with blood, and the baby cries and is restless during defecation, it should be considered whether the condition is caused by bacterial dysentery or other pathogenic infections leading to infectious diarrhea. It is important to seek medical attention at a specialized hospital in a timely manner.