Parents invest unlimited energy and time into their babies, hoping that they can grow up healthy. Therefore, they pay attention to every growth and change of their babies. If the baby experiences abnormal physical conditions, they will be extremely anxious. Especially when facing common bowel problems in babies, such as red blood spots in newborn stool, why?
Why do newborns have red blood spots in their stool
1. It depends on whether the blood is in the stool or floating on top of it. If it is blood in the stool, it may be a gastrointestinal problem and you need to go to the hospital to see a doctor. If it floats on the stool, it may be due to excessive anal odor and a slight anal fissure.
2. Mothers' nipples are prone to rupture, and if a child swallows blood from the ruptured area of their nipple, their stool will contain a small amount of pink or red material.
3. I took iron supplements (iron supplements).
4. Damage to the small intestinal mucosa.
5. Disinfectants can damage the intestines.
What should I do if there are red blood spots in the stool of a newborn
1. There are many reasons that can cause blood in newborn babies' stool. Parents can first preliminarily determine the cause of the baby's stool bleeding and then take the next step of treatment. an antidote against the disease.
3. Eat more vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins.
4. Regulate your stomach and give your baby plenty of water.
5. If the baby has severe rectal bleeding, it is recommended to take them to the hospital in a timely manner to have their blood routine, stool routine, and bacterial culture checked for dysentery, enteritis, polyps, etc
If a baby gets sick, parents will feel guilty and blame themselves for not taking good care of the baby. In fact, as long as parents observe their baby's physical changes carefully and understand some knowledge about baby health care, they can easily take care of their baby and let him grow up healthy. If the baby has bowel problems, it is important to seek medical attention promptly for treatment.
