Question
An infant girl of one and a half months has blood clots in her stool, the size of rice grains, fed on breast milk and formula. What could be the cause, and how should it be handled?
Answer
Blood in an infant’s stool is often caused by enteritis. It is recommended to check for anal fissures. If none are found, a stool test should be conducted to confirm the presence of enteritis. Treatment should be administered based on the diagnosis results, and attention should be paid to dietary hygiene.