Question
Why does a baby’s stool look like fish eggs and have blood streaks?
Answer
The appearance of fish-egg-like granules and blood streaks in a baby’s stool is a normal physiological phenomenon. This is because the baby’s anal muscle and nerves are not fully developed, leading to poor control during defecation and the easy expulsion of stool. Additionally, the anal muscles are delicate and may bleed when overstrained, causing the stool to contain blood. This condition will improve as the baby grows and develops.