Patient's question:
My baby is 80 days old. During one bowel movement, there were a few spots of bright red blood, but this phenomenon has disappeared since then. Is this symptom normal?Doctor's answer:
Child rectal bleeding is often a dangerous sign of multiple diseases, indicating the presence of gastrointestinal bleeding in children. Both internal and surgical conditions are common. Repeated rectal bleeding in infants may lead to anemia or malnutrition in the child, while a single episode of heavy rectal bleeding can cause hemorrhagic shock and even be life-threatening. Take your child to the hospital for a check-up. If the rectal bleeding occurs with dry and hard stools, it is likely due to a split in the anal skin, resulting in minor bleeding. If the bleeding is significant, take your child to the hospital.