Patient's question:
My child is 3 and a half years old this year. Recently, for more than a week, I have noticed that she has blood in her stool every time she defecates, and it also hurts when she has a bowel movement. Since she usually attends kindergarten, I didn't notice this situation before. I would like to ask the experts to suggest appropriate treatment methods and precautions. Thank you!Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to have an anal digital examination at the hospital. There are many causes of blood in the stool, most of which are due to hemorrhoids, constipation, or anal fissures. However, it cannot be ruled out that an infection or erosion of a tumor in the rectum may affect the intestinal lumen, leading to symptoms such as blood in the stool, increased bowel movements, constipation, tenesmus, abdominal pain before defecation, narrowed stools with mucus, and unexplained pain in the sacroiliac region. Avoid spicy and irritating foods in daily life, eat more vegetables and fruits, and drink more water.