Question
The 10-month-old baby has stool with red blood-like strands and green mucus. The baby first passes blood and green mucus, followed by normal stool. How was the previous treatment and what kind of help is needed?
Answer
Based on the description, the child may have mesenteric lymphadenitis, and the presence of fresh blood in the stool could be a sign of anal fissures. Anal fissures often occur when stool is dry. Nausea and vomiting with blood strands may indicate infectious nausea and vomiting. It is recommended to undergo a routine stool examination for diagnosis, observe for any anal fissures, and take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication to treat infectious nausea and vomiting and mesenteric lymphadenitis. Additionally, probiotics should be taken to adjust gastrointestinal function.