Patient's question:
My sister is 27 years old and has a son at home. I go to her house to help take care of the child. I haven't had much experience with children, and I don't know much about it. Could you please tell me which department to see if the child has a bowel leakage?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to see a colorectal specialist to assess how normal the anal sphincter is and to have timely medical examinations at the hospital to understand if there is any inflammation in the intestines. A thorough examination of the abdomen with color Doppler ultrasound, colonoscopy, rectal manometry, digital rectal examination, etc., should be conducted, and behavioral correction should be paid attention to.It is important to note that children should avoid eating cold foods or having their abdomen exposed to cold while sleeping, as this can disrupt gastrointestinal function. The bacteria in the gut may become highly active, leading to conditions like colitis. Additionally, some children may develop gastroenteritis after consuming unclean food, which could also contribute to the recurrence of such symptoms.