Many parents may find blood in their children's stool when they go to the bathroom. For adults, if they experience symptoms of blood in their stool, it is likely caused by hemorrhoids. But since children are too young, their condition naturally differs from that of adults, so many parents do not know if their children are also in the same situation. So, is blood in children's stool hemorrhoids?
Having blood in a child's stool does not necessarily indicate hemorrhoids and needs to be analyzed based on different circumstances. If you notice that your baby is crying, has dry and hard stool, and has small drops of blood, it may be caused by anal fissures. This condition is more common in children around two years old, characterized by small drops of blood in the anus and pain during bowel movements. The child cries and feels uneasy during bowel movements, and the stool is dry and hard.
There are many reasons that can cause anal fissures, such as congenital anal stenosis, tearing of the anus during bowel movements due to excessively dry and hard stool, and so on. If parents do not detect anal fissures in a timely manner, it is easy for children to develop anal fistulas. In terms of prevention and treatment, parents should do a good job of cleaning their children, keep the perianal area clean, apply lubricating drugs, and eat more fiber rich foods.
Of course, it could also be caused by hemorrhoids or enteritis. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for routine and training examinations in a timely manner, and then provide targeted treatment after clarification. If the child is fed formula milk, attention should be paid to milk protein allergy. When necessary, amino acid milk powder can be given for feeding, and the stool can be observed for improvement to determine if there is any allergy to milk protein.
