there are bloood at my 6 years old girl stool. Not inside the stool, but mainly after the whole process is nearly done, there's always at least 1 drop of blood will drop. I only realised it last 3 days ago. I dont know when it started. only recently, her stool start getting harder. So I took a tissue and dapped on her anus and I was shocked to see blood stain there. Initially i thought it could be a slight tear becuase of her hard stool. But today her stool is much softer but still there's bloody .. at least 3 drop and some stains. i get her to go on her knees to check. Of course she cried. I then realised that it actually from inside the anus not tear around the anus.
I am so worried. Anybody pls.... any advice?
I will be going to see doctor tomorrow. But im scared that the doctor will force open her anus.... oh dear!
2007-09-24 04:42:42 · 5 answers · asked by artfakeme 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
If she has hard stools it may be a tear that you might not see, it could also be from hemorroids. If the blood is bright red it is fresh and is coming from near the anus. If the blood is tarry or looks like coffee grounds it can mean internal bleeding.
You might need to increase her water intake and get her on a stool softner.
You might want to check www.webmd.com for more tips for a child with constipation/hard stools.
The doctor will be gentle tomorrow and will help your daughter feel better. Good luck.
2007-09-24 04:50:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anal fissures usually heal with the use of a stool softener. The problem is that children this age often select out of their diets foods that are high in fiber. Consequently they pass a hard stool. Your child's doctor will recommend ways to soften the stool, and to keep a check on the blood.
If these measures are not effective after a trial period, looking into the rectum with an instrument would be the next step. This can be done under gentle sedation so it is not painful to your child.
2007-09-24 04:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctor will have to see where the problem is and what is causing it. So yes, he will have to look in her rectum. I know it is uncomfortable but remember, some of the stools are bigger than his finger. She needs to be checked, this is not normal. She could have a tear, fissure even a hemorrhoid but it needs to be checked out. Blood is not normal in the stools.
2007-09-24 04:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by db2byl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor, they're trained to deal with this sort of thing. If there is a problem, they're probably the only ones who can fix it....
2007-09-24 04:49:22 · answer #4 · answered by visionary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is she in pain?? maybe she has hemroids?
2007-09-24 04:50:01 · answer #5 · answered by iamhuntersmommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋