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Suggest Treatment For Blood Traces In Stool Of Child

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Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015
Question: My 15 month son passed stool with blood traces. now 10 minutes before first 10 ml blood and followed by stool. every day 4 to 5 times stool he passes with small quantity with blood traces. he is very active and no fever or any other issues. Pls advise what is the reason.
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Answered by Dr. Arun (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
infection or intusussception

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
At this age passing blood in stools can indicate two possibilities
1. Infection bacterial. Simple stool routine test could identify pus cells to confirm. Usually treated with antibiotics like ofloxacin for atleast 5 days.
2. Intusussception - where bowel goes inside itself causing blood in stools. Can be confirmed by clinical examination and ultrasound abdomen if required.
I would suggest you to get your child examined to rule out the second possibility which needs urgent attention if present.
Ensure you give him oral rehydration solutions like electral to keep him hydrated.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Arun (8 minutes later)
Hi doctor advised ofloxacin and econorm oral suspension powder. if continues tomorrow will take him to hospital. thanks for clarifying
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Answered by Dr. Arun (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
I do hope it will settle soon.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Blood Traces In Stool Of Child

Brief Answer: infection or intusussception Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us. At this age passing blood in stools can indicate two possibilities 1. Infection bacterial. Simple stool routine test could identify pus cells to confirm. Usually treated with antibiotics like ofloxacin for atleast 5 days. 2. Intusussception - where bowel goes inside itself causing blood in stools. Can be confirmed by clinical examination and ultrasound abdomen if required. I would suggest you to get your child examined to rule out the second possibility which needs urgent attention if present. Ensure you give him oral rehydration solutions like electral to keep him hydrated. Wishing your child good health. Regards Dr Arun