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What Causes Blood In Stool Of Infant?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2015
Question: Hello! To my baby girl of 11 months, while I was changing the pampers, I noticed that has some brown secretions with a litlle red spot which seemed like blood. It was the first time I have noticed this . Please can you tell me what it might be cause I got scared. Thank you!
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
For now, be calm and monitor only!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am so sorry to hear about the disturbing thoughts this observation has caused you. Stool at times may have slight differences in presentation and do not always signal an infection or a disease condition. If the baby is eating well and plays as usual with no fever or pain, then there is no reason to worry. I will recommend you monitor only and seek further help only if this happens again. I strongly discourage against becoming too aggressive as this may lead to unnecessary treatment.

I hope this helps. I wish your baby well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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What Causes Blood In Stool Of Infant?

Brief Answer: For now, be calm and monitor only! Detailed Answer: Hi, I am so sorry to hear about the disturbing thoughts this observation has caused you. Stool at times may have slight differences in presentation and do not always signal an infection or a disease condition. If the baby is eating well and plays as usual with no fever or pain, then there is no reason to worry. I will recommend you monitor only and seek further help only if this happens again. I strongly discourage against becoming too aggressive as this may lead to unnecessary treatment. I hope this helps. I wish your baby well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.