What are the symptoms of anal fissure in babies

Infants with anal fissures usually show symptoms such as crying, unwillingness to defecate, and blood in the stool. Parents need to pay timely attention and seek medical attention in serious cases.

Anal fissures are cracks in the skin or mucous membranes around the anus. They are usually caused by hard stool or excessive force during defecation. They are more common in infants. Because infants have thin skin and mucous membranes, a slight irritation may cause this condition.

Symptoms include crying after bowel movements, possibly unwillingness to defecate, and a small amount of bright red blood on the surface of the stool or on the paper towel. Some babies may refuse to defecate because of the pain during defecation, which may cause further constipation and form a vicious cycle. During examination, small visible cracks or redness may be found at the anus.

Parents can try to adjust the baby's diet, such as increasing water intake, and breastfeeding mothers can eat more fiber-rich foods to help soften the baby's stool. If it is a mild anal fissure, you can apply the ointment or moisturizer recommended by the doctor to help speed up the healing of the wound. If the symptoms persist or the fissure worsens, you should take your baby to see a doctor in time.