2 Related diseases

Often, such a pathology is a sign of serious diseases associated with the gastrointestinal tract. If such a symptom occurs, then it is considered very unfavorable. It can be suspected that the child has developed damage to the membranes of the oral cavity or there are diseases of the esophagus and intestines.

Most often, the presence in the excrement of blood can be seen at home. Often it is found during laboratory tests. If the blood is visible to the naked eye, then this gives reason for doctors to suspect an inflammatory process in the intestinal region.

Blood gets into the feces from the gastrointestinal tract. Most often it has a bright red color. It is worthwhile if it is noticeable on the underwear or on the surface of toilet paper. Often this indicates a bleeding, which can be associated with hemorrhoids, oncological diseases.

Do not forget that there are a lot of intestinal infections. Among them:

• salmonella;
• dysentery;
• Crohn's disease.

Most often, the cause of the appearance of bright-colored blood is constipation in the child. In this case, the blood can be detected from above the masses. This is because the baby begins to strain his muscles. When a crack appears in the anus, it causes discomfort after defecation. With this pathology, bleeding is negligible. However, it can be found again after a while.

In order to prevent the formation of hemorrhoids, it is necessary to regulate the diet in a timely manner. In the menu must be present vegetables, which have a laxative effect. On the recommendation of a doctor, you can use special candles.

When should I worry about the condition of my baby? As a rule, if the bleeding is of an easy nature, then it is not associated with serious diseases. At the same time, it is impossible to determine the cause of its appearance independently. Therefore, if traces of blood are regularly visible on toilet paper or underwear, you should consult a doctor. It is possible that the child is required to undergo a complete examination.

Rectal bleeding can be divided into two main types:

1. If the stool gets black and resembles the appearance of tar, then there are pathologies of the upper part of the digestive system. This color is explained by the reaction of the iron present in the blood with hydrochloric acid.
2. If bloody discharge from the lower part of the digestive system is observed, then the blood is red.

Do not draw conclusions about the causes of pathology by the color of the feces, because to determine the origin of the symptoms you must first pass a survey.

The development of bleeding from the anus is not always associated with the appearance of a crack, although this pathology is most often noted in children of different ages. Characteristic signs of the ailment of the anus are the following:

• the child during a bowel movement can suddenly cry;
• when trying to empty the intestines strongly strains the abdomen;
• sometimes the process of defecation is accompanied by groaning;
• feces are hard, there are traces of blood on its surface.

Infants have blood in the feces due to an allergy to proteins that are present in cow's milk. Often there is a reaction to soy. Most often, such signs of allergies affect babies receiving artificial nutrition.

At the same time from such pathologies are not insured and children who are breast-fed. Unfortunately, intolerance to dairy products is not uncommon today. Such a reaction of the body does not require specific treatment. At the age of 12, symptoms can disappear completely.

1 The causes of the phenomenon

Since the birth of the child, his parents are very closely watching his state of health. After all, the infant still does not know how to talk and, accordingly, is unlikely to complain of a bad state of health. If something disturbs him, he becomes whiny and loses his appetite. And if a chair with blood is added to this, then the parents are at all capable of panicking from anxiety. It is not necessary to be so frightened at once, it is necessary to try to explain at first the reasons of development of such symptom. Sometimes the color of a child's chair is strange because of the products included in his menu.

The following substances and food are capable of changing the stool color:

• carrots and beets;
• medications, such as antibiotics, activated charcoal;
• iron preparations( if the baby takes them, then do not be afraid of the appearance of feces of dark color);
• coloring ingredients present in beverages;
• products having a dark green color.

If the blood in the stool of a child is not related to food, then one should think about the reasons for more serious ones.

3 Symptoms of allergy and other pathologies

How does an allergy to cow's milk manifest itself? In addition to skin rashes, the disease is often accompanied by vomiting, a loose stool. In fecal masses, traces of blood can be detected. When there are characteristic symptoms of an allergic reaction, it is necessary to transfer the child to artificial feeding with special mixtures. If the baby is breastfed, the mother will have to give up dairy products for about 14 days.

Less common are other causes of intestinal bleeding. For example, a serious illness such as Crohn's disease can be diagnosed in children. With the development of this pathology, the child begins to noticeably lag behind in growth and poorly gaining weight. A characteristic symptom of the disease is a loose stool with blood and a bad appetite.

Infectious diarrhea is often considered a side effect after antibiotic treatment. A typical symptom is the presence of blood in the feces. In this case, the child may have a fever and pain in the abdomen.

Children in the age group 2 to 8 years old may suffer from juvenile polyps. They are benign or precancerous formations. Localized on the mucosa of the colon.

Any appearance of blood in the bowel movement may indicate a serious illness. That's why, if there are such symptoms, the child should immediately show the doctor. There is a huge number of pathologies that cause this phenomenon. With delay in treatment, their consequences can be life-threatening. Even if the discharge is minor and eventually passes, it is not an excuse to postpone the visit to the pediatrician.