A twelve year old toddler with fresh blood on hand towels for a week may be associated with conditions such as rectal polyps, anal fissures, hemorrhoids, etc., the specifics of which vary from person to person.
Rectal polyp is a benign neoplastic disease located on the mucosal surface of the rectum protruding into the intestinal lumen. It is mainly associated with inflammation, viral infections and genetics. Typical symptoms are bloody stools, prolapse and changes in bowel habit and character, which may also be accompanied by intestinal irritation.
Anal fissure is an ulcerative disease caused by rupture of the skin of the anal canal below the dentate line. Typical symptoms are anal pain, constipation and bloody stools, when defecating, if the feces abrasion of the fissure ulcer surface or tearing the fissure of the anal canal can be fresh blood covering the surface of the feces without mixing with its symptoms.
Hemorrhoids are mainly formed by the congestion and enlargement of the venous plexus of the anal canal or the lower end of the rectum. Typical symptoms are blood in the stool, anal discomfort and pain. Blood in the stool is usually manifested as blood in the stool or blood on the handkerchief, and the bleeding usually stops on its own after bowel movement, or in severe cases, there may be symptoms of jet-like bleeding, which is more common in internal hemorrhoids.
If the child has blood in the stool for a week, he should seek medical treatment without authorization, so as not to delay the condition. Pay attention to perianal hygiene, reasonable diet, drink a lot of water, and keep the bowel movement smooth.