When is it dangerous for a child to have blood in the stool?

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The article was professionally consulted with Master, Doctor Ngo Thi Oanh - Pediatrician - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.
Bloody stools are very common in children. However, mothers should not be too subjective, when encountering these cases, they should take their children to a medical facility as soon as possible. Because the cause of the baby's blood in the stool is very diverse, for example: anal fissure, intestinal inflammation, diarrhea caused by infection...

1. When is blood in a child considered dangerous?

In young children, blood in the stool is mainly due to constipation or anal fissures, but a cause that many parents do not anticipate is a sign of colon polyps. In fact, cases of colon polyps have symptoms similar to constipation.
Cases of colon polyps need to be examined before they can be detected. This is not considered a serious medical condition, but it still needs prompt treatment to avoid bleeding. From there, the body reduces the risk of blood loss or severe anemia.
In adults, the majority of polyps left for too long without intervention will be the cause of rectal cancer. The characteristics of polyps in the early stages are usually small, slow reproduction and no symptoms outside. Therefore, when detecting polyps in children, it is necessary to remove them to avoid poor bowel movements and reduce the risk of malignancy into cancer.
Manifestations that children have colon polyps such as: digestive disorders, abdominal pain and especially blood in the stool, ... when the doctor removes polyps, these conditions will stop. To detect the disease, the doctor will perform a colonoscopy with a flexible tube.

2. In the case of a child with mild blood in the stool

Anal fissure: This phenomenon is caused by constipation in children, the stool inside will be hard and difficult to pass out. When the child tries to push to push the stool, it will hurt the anus and cause anal bleeding. Therefore, during bowel movements, the baby will see the condition of passing fresh blood. Treatment for this case, can be to let the wound heal on its own or use more medicine. Colitis: This is a condition in which your baby's large intestine or colon becomes inflamed. The cause may be genetic, but the immune system in young children is not yet fully developed, so infections are easy to occur. This is an opportunity for bacteria to enter the inflammation, making the condition worse and we can see blood coming out in the stool. The treatment method is to use anti-inflammatory drugs to control the growth of inflammation, support the child's immune system to fight bacteria. Crohn's disease: A disease that causes ulcers in the walls of the small intestine and large intestine, blood will bleed from the ulcers. The exact cause of the disease is still unknown, but many researchers believe that genetic factors play an important role. Therefore, if one person in the family has this disease, the incidence rate for the next generations is very high. Treatment is to determine the location and extent of the ulcer, from which the doctor can prescribe medicine for the baby to take. Allergies: Maybe many people don't know that an allergy to milk or food that the mother consumes is also one of the causes of blood in the stool. This can be long-lasting and affect the future. However, there are actually a number of medications that work to control this condition for babies.

If the condition does not improve, you should take your baby to a reputable medical facility for examination. Pediatrics Department at Vinmec is one of the few multi-specialty hospitals with a full range of doctors specializing in neurology, cardiology, gastroenterology, nutrition, psychology, endocrinology, and hepatobiliary care, helping to quickly and promptly handle the disease. detect diseases during the examination. As a key area of ​​Vinmec Medical system, Pediatrics Department always brings satisfaction to customers and is highly appreciated by industry experts with:
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