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Suggest Treatment For Red Stains In Stools Of An Infant
Question: Hello doctor , one of my twin kid is 2 months old and could see some stains in his poop today.
can you please help us on how wr need to take this ahead
can you please help us on how wr need to take this ahead
Brief Answer:
Get the stool tested
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking once again on Health care magic.
I have checked the attached image and indeed it seems to be blood stain. You need to take this sample to a local laboratory and give it for routine microscopy and occult blood test of stool. Based on the reports further management can be done. If the frequency of passage of stool is high, give your child ORS (Oral rehydration solution). Observe for stomach discomfort and distension.
Do not panic. Upload the reports when available and I would guide you further.
Regards
Get the stool tested
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking once again on Health care magic.
I have checked the attached image and indeed it seems to be blood stain. You need to take this sample to a local laboratory and give it for routine microscopy and occult blood test of stool. Based on the reports further management can be done. If the frequency of passage of stool is high, give your child ORS (Oral rehydration solution). Observe for stomach discomfort and distension.
Do not panic. Upload the reports when available and I would guide you further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Attached are the reports for your investigation.
Brief Answer:
Report missing
Detailed Answer:
I still do not find the reports attached. Could you please check if it has been uploaded correctly? Also mention the present status and frequency of passage of stool and whether there is abdominal distension or discomfort associated.
Regards
Report missing
Detailed Answer:
I still do not find the reports attached. Could you please check if it has been uploaded correctly? Also mention the present status and frequency of passage of stool and whether there is abdominal distension or discomfort associated.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
no andominal discomfort. occasional blood seen in stool, not everu time.
pus cells are nil and bacteria is present
pus cells are nil and bacteria is present
Brief Answer:
Pus cell count not mentioned
Detailed Answer:
The attached report mentions occult blood to be absent but the other parameters of stool microscopy are not mentioned. I need to know the pus cell count in particular. If raised, treatment with antibiotics would be necessary. He also needs a surgical evaluation to rule out other causes in case pus cell count is normal.
Regards
Brief Answer:
Get an opinion from a surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Presence of pus cell would have indicated infection. But that is not the case here. Bacteria is present in everyone's stool and it is nothing to be concerned about. A surgical opinion is advisable.
Regards
Pus cell count not mentioned
Detailed Answer:
The attached report mentions occult blood to be absent but the other parameters of stool microscopy are not mentioned. I need to know the pus cell count in particular. If raised, treatment with antibiotics would be necessary. He also needs a surgical evaluation to rule out other causes in case pus cell count is normal.
Regards
Brief Answer:
Get an opinion from a surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Presence of pus cell would have indicated infection. But that is not the case here. Bacteria is present in everyone's stool and it is nothing to be concerned about. A surgical opinion is advisable.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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