Question
My son is 11 years old. He has dry stool and yellow fluid comes out after defecation, followed by a few drops of fresh blood, which do not mix with the stool, and there is no pain in the anus. What could be the cause?
Answer
Once your child’s digestive function stabilizes, consuming formula milk may lead to dry stool. Solutions to this problem include giving your child more water, increasing the water content in the formula milk, or offering them some cooled boiled water. After your child is several months old, you can also add dried plum juice or filtered fruit juice to the water to prevent dry stool. Additionally, pay attention to whether there is too much sugar in the milk. When the milk contains higher sugar content, your child’s stool may become softer, greener, or curd-like.