What are the potential causes of blood in the stool?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have an eight-year-old daughter who weighs 66 pounds. She passes stool with bright red blood only in the evening, which is the second time of the day she goes to the toilet. In the morning, she has no complaints. She also experiences some abdominal pain. Her scan report is normal, and she has not had constipation issues since birth. What should we do?

Please advise.

Answer 1

Hello,

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If the bleeding occurs before defecation, it could be due to piles, polyps, proctitis, ulcerative colitis, amebic dysentery, or a diverticulum. If the bleeding occurs after defecation, it may be caused by an anal fissure or a foreign body. A physical examination and a detailed review of the medical history will help clarify the cause.

In the meantime, you can take Styplon (which contains amalaki, praval pisti, and other ingredients) as one tablet twice a day with water, and Lodhrasava (containing lodhra, kachur, and others) as two teaspoons twice a day with an equal amount of water after meals. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicines with take the medicines with their consent.

I also suggest avoiding spicy and fried junk foods, as well as cold drinks, soft drinks, and ice cream. Instead, prefer more fibrous foods and fruits in her diet. Additionally, consider having a colonoscopy.

Thank you.