What are the dangers of anal bleeding in children?

Nowadays, most children are only children and are very precious to their families. Any problem will attract the attention of their parents. Generally, when parents chat with each other, they will also talk about their children's recent conditions. Anal bleeding in children is also one of the topics, which is considered to be very serious. So what are the dangers of anal bleeding in children? Many parents want to know this question, so let me introduce it to you below.

What are the dangers of anal bleeding in children?

Anal bleeding is not a trivial matter. Many people think that anal bleeding is caused by hemorrhoids. In fact, there are many other diseases that cause anal bleeding, and some of them are fatal. Therefore, once you find symptoms of blood in your stool, you should seek medical attention immediately and not ignore it.

Diseases that cause anal bleeding include anal cancer, rectal cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and hemorrhoidal fistulas. Rectal and colorectal polyps, colorectal diverticula, and perianal dermatitis can also cause bleeding. Anal cancer and rectal cancer are fatal diseases. As long as the principle of early detection and early treatment is adhered to, the survival rate is still very high. However, rectal polyps may turn into cancer.

Although the causes of anal bleeding are different, the direct consequence is anemia. Chronic and long-term bloody stools can lead to severe anemia. Sometimes blood transfusion is necessary just because of internal hemorrhoid bleeding for a week. The simplest and most effective way is to eat more fruits and vegetables to soften the stool. Bleeding in the stool caused by mild internal hemorrhoids and early anal fissures can be stopped. If the internal hemorrhoid bleeding is caused by a small amount of dry stool, you can take medicine to treat hemorrhoids and medicine to soften the stool. If anal bleeding does not stop, you can insert cotton wool into the anus to stop the bleeding and go to the hospital for emergency treatment. Don't be careless or underestimate it!

The above is an introduction to the dangers of anal bleeding in children. Now parents and friends know it! Don’t think it is a minor problem and ignore it. Sometimes serious illnesses are caused by minor illnesses. Especially for children, parents must pay attention to it, so that children can grow up healthily and have a happy childhood!