Hemorrhoids in children and how to treat

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The article was professionally consulted with Doctor Tran Mai Phuong - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Hemorrhoids in children are caused by children sitting on hard surfaces for too long, straining to have a bowel movement, having an unbalanced diet, inflammatory bowel disease, being sedentary or inherited from parents.

1. Causes of hemorrhoids in children

Hemorrhoids in children can be caused by a number of reasons including:
Sitting on hard surfaces continuously for long periods of time; Sitting on the potty for too long: If your child sits on the potty for more than 10 minutes, the risk of hemorrhoids is higher than normal. Accordingly, time sitting on the potty for too long leads to blood pooling and accumulating in the pelvic area, easily leading to hemorrhoids; Trying to strain while having a bowel movement; Unbalanced diet, such as eating less fiber, not drinking enough water, increases the risk of constipation, the risk of hemorrhoids; Violent and frequent fussing will make v . The reason is because when crying violently, the blood in the body will be pushed to the pelvic area and increase pressure on the abdomen from the inside, leading to blood stagnation in the rectal area; Hemorrhoids in children can be inherited from parents. In this case, symptoms can be observed in the first week after birth. Some children while defecating or crying, hemorrhoids protrude out of the anus, making the child feel very uncomfortable; Inflammatory bowel disease is also a factor involved in the formation of hemorrhoids; Similar to adults, sedentary, not participating in sports is one of the causes of hemorrhoids in children.

2. Symptoms of hemorrhoids in children

Young children, especially infants and toddlers, are unable to articulate exactly what is happening that is upsetting them. Therefore, parents need to carefully monitor and pay attention to certain symptoms to determine if their baby is suffering from hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids in young children can potentially lead to other conditions, such as constipation or anal fissures. Some symptoms signal hemorrhoids in children include:
Appearance of bright red blood streaks in the stool; Leakage of mucus in the anal opening; Children hurt, cry when defecating; Hard, dry stools. If you suspect that your child is suffering from hemorrhoids, visit your pediatrician for an accurate examination and diagnosis. Although the symptoms are similar to hemorrhoids, there may be signs that the disease is not caused by hemorrhoids, for example, when a child has blood in the stool, there is still a possibility that the child has another more serious medical condition.
Once the correct conclusion has been made after the examination, the doctor will notify the parents and find an appropriate treatment plan to solve the problems effectively, helping the child to be less uncomfortable and limiting. crying, making the symptoms worse.

2. Initial treatment for children with hemorrhoids

The treatment of hemorrhoids in children should be based on the characteristics of the child's disease to apply appropriate improvement methods. At home, families can apply one of the following ways to limit the harmful effects of the disease:
Adjust the child's diet to become more balanced, avoiding only one food. Should regularly supplement children with fresh vegetables, fruits, and fruits to provide adequate fiber and limit the risk of children suffering from constipation;

Help children form the habit of defecating on time, preferably once a day at a certain time; Maintain hygiene in the anal area, should wash warm water after defecation and before going to bed. Hemorrhoids in children not only cause pain and discomfort but also lead to many dangerous complications if not detected and treated promptly. The disease can lead to blood loss and serious infection if not treated early.
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