
What Causes Blood In The Stool Of A Child?

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Home remedies and visit a pediatrician.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Your son's blood in stool is most likely due to anal fissure. For hard stools you can try the following home remedies:
- Include fiber rich diet like green leafy vegetables(spinanch), banana, apple, curds etc.
- Adequate fluids.
- You can use over the counter stool softeners like Citrucel or MiraLax for a week.
- Holding In : Usually a 2-year-old is far more interested in playing with toys than going to the bathroom this can also lead to hard stools.
- Exercise : Make sure your son plays outside for atleast 30 mins/ day.
If the symptoms persist or worsens I would suggest you to meet your pediatrician for a detailed examination and treatment.
I hope this answered your query.
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