Question
A three-and-a-half-year-old child has recently been experiencing bloody stool, accompanied by pain during bowel movements. Parents are seeking professional treatment advice and related precautions.
Answer
It is recommended that parents take the child to the hospital for an anal examination. Bloody stool can be caused by various factors, commonly including hemorrhoids and anal fissures due to constipation. However, it is also necessary to consider possibilities such as rectal tumor infections and ulcers, which may lead to symptoms like bloody stool, increased frequency of bowel movements, constipation, abdominal pain, changes in stool shape, and sacroiliac pain. In daily diet, it is advisable to avoid spicy and irritating foods, increase the intake of vegetables and fruits, and drink plenty of water.