Question
What should I do if my three-year-old baby has constipation with blood in the stools?
Answer
When a baby experiences chronic constipation, it’s important to pay attention to their diet. You can increase their intake of green vegetables such as celery and chives, as well as fruits high in fructose like bananas and kiwis. Encourage your baby to drink plenty of water daily, perform abdominal massage, and consider medication to help regulate gastrointestinal function. If the baby’s stool contains blood, it is advisable to consult a colorectal department to check for anal fissures or hemorrhoids before proceeding with treatment. Patients should develop good living habits, maintain regular schedules, quit smoking and drinking, and increase daily exercise to boost immunity, in order to avoid recurrence of the condition.