Patient's question:
My daughter is eleven years old. Recently, she has been experiencing blood in her stool. It's not her menstrual period because it only happens during a bowel movement. It's also not anal fissure because the amount of blood is quite significant. Please provide an expert's answer. Thank you!Doctor's answer:
An 11-year-old child has blood in their stool. The most common causes include perianal diseases such as anal fissures, anal fistulas, and bleeding hemorrhoids. Additionally, it could be due to lesions in the rectum or colon, such as polyps or ulcers. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for a check-up. Avoid spicy and irritating foods. If surgery is necessary, it should be performed. If surgery is not necessary, it is advised to actively pursue conservative treatment. It is best not to delay this situation any longer.