Six-month-old baby's stool has blood streaks

The baby's poop is sometimes a barometer of the baby's health, and many mothers are very concerned about the baby's poop. Blood in the stool seems to be a very serious matter, especially for a six-month-old baby. The mother will be very panicked when she sees it. In fact, there are many reasons why baby's stool contains blood. Sometimes it is just a small amount of red substance, not blood. However, for the sake of your baby's health, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for consultation and have a check-up if this happens.

Several conditions for blood in the stool of a six-month-old baby

Dark red: If there is abnormal tissue or polyps in the intestine, it will cause abnormal bleeding. Moreover, it may take some time for the stool to pass through the intestines. During this period, because the hemoglobin will react with the bacteria in the intestine, the color will not be bright red, but dark red.

Bright red color means that the bleeding area is not far from the anus, which may be caused by anal laceration when defecation comes out.

If it is upper gastrointestinal bleeding, such as gastric or duodenal bleeding, the color will be black. The higher the gastrointestinal tract is, the darker the stool will be. The closer the bleeding is to the anus, the brighter the stool will be. If the bleeding is in the middle part of the gastrointestinal tract, the stool will be dark red or brown.

Blood on the outside of the stool is usually because the stool is very hard, causing anal fissures. At this time, you will see a hard lump of stool covered with blood on the outside, but there is no blood inside the stool.

Stool mixed with blood If there is a problem inside the intestines, you will see blood and stool mixed together. For example, if there is bleeding in the upper small intestine, the stool will be brick red, and the stool and blood will be mixed together.

What causes blood in the stool of a six-month-old baby?

After the baby has a bowel movement, take out some of the feces immediately, put it in a clean small bottle or plastic wrap, and send it to the hospital for examination within 1 hour. Repeat the examination 2-3 times. Take the results back to consult, so that you can get a satisfactory answer.

1. The mother's nipples are ulcerated and bleeding: During breastfeeding, especially in the early stages, the mother's nipples are prone to ulceration. If the baby swallows the blood from the ulcerated nipples, the stool will contain a small amount of pink or red substance. The stool test will not detect red blood cells, but occult blood can be detected. In this case, the child usually eats normally and grows normally, so the mother does not need to worry.

2. Taking iron supplements (iron foods): If the baby takes multivitamin preparations or iron supplements containing iron, it is impossible for all of the iron to be absorbed, and a small amount will be excreted through the intestines. At this time, the stool may contain dark brown spots, and the stool occult blood will be positive. This condition has nothing to do with the baby's intestinal development or disease. As long as the baby grows normally, there is no need to worry.

3. Damage to the small intestinal mucosa: If the small intestinal mucosa is damaged, the stool will also contain red substances, and the stool test for occult blood will be positive. Accidental ingestion of medication or foreign objects can cause damage to the intestinal mucosa, but for babies, this possibility is very small. Most intestinal damage is caused by food, the most common of which is milk.

The intestines cannot tolerate certain foods, causing damage to the small intestinal mucosa and blood to enter the intestinal cavity. Since the blood stays in the intestine for a while before being excreted with the stool, it will be destroyed by the intestinal fluid during this period. Therefore, stool testing can only detect occult blood in the stool, but no red blood cells. However, this small intestinal damage will persist without changes in diet, causing the baby's growth and development to be delayed.

4. Disinfectants damage the intestines: Some chemicals, especially disinfectants, can also cause damage to the intestinal mucosa. Mothers believe that disinfection can keep children away from germs, but the baby's chances of being exposed to disinfectants are also significantly increased. Over time, chronic ingestion of disinfectants becomes the culprit of intestinal damage. If the mother uses clean water instead of disinfectant wipes, the baby's bowel movements will soon return to normal.

5. Anal fissure: If fresh blood is visible in the stool and the blood is attached to the surface of the stool, and examination shows the presence of red blood cells, it is most likely caused by anal fissure. The baby may cry and have difficulty defecating, but the stool may not be dry and hard. Because the baby's anal sphincter is not fully developed and the contraction and relaxation coordination is not perfect, small cracks often occur during defecation, resulting in a small amount of blood in the stool. At this time, apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment on the anus and the condition will soon improve.

Observe whether the baby's stool is dry. If there is no stool for more than 2 days, it is constipation. Constipation will make the baby very difficult to defecate, and anal fissures with blood are likely to appear when the stool is discharged. This is often caused by accumulated heat in the body. There is no need to worry too much. Find a powder or medicinal material that can reduce heat and boil it for the child to take a few times to relieve and improve the condition.

How to solve the problem of blood streaks in the stool of a six-month-old baby

If you feel that the stool is very abnormal, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital to test the baby's stool to see if the bleeding in the stool is caused by digestive dysfunction or enteritis. If this is the case, please seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying the condition.

When a baby has blood in his stool, parents must first remain calm. Many times, it is actually a very simple problem that can be solved. Pay attention to the baby's stool and summarize some experience from the baby's stool. Over time, you will be able to solve it with ease.