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What Causes Mucus And Slight Blood In Stool Along With Frequent Bowel Movement?
Question: Dear Sir,
My son aged about 16 months, is suffering from a motions since from past 15 days, in which mucus and some times blood of a drop or 2 drops is seen and he is passing the motions at 4 to 5 times a day
Since from past 12 days firstly we used zinocin syrup, tufpro tubes and z & d drops for 7 days then we have given 2 amikacin injections for 2 days daily each and after that we have used zanocin oz, vibact and sporlac tab for a period of 5 days, but still he is passing motions for 3 to 4 times a day and mucus is present in the stool, but blood is occassionally present and that to in very very small qty.
So please advice us what is the actual problem, is it a normal or any thing serious pls let us know.
The kid is very active, as usual he is playing., taking food and no fever.
My son aged about 16 months, is suffering from a motions since from past 15 days, in which mucus and some times blood of a drop or 2 drops is seen and he is passing the motions at 4 to 5 times a day
Since from past 12 days firstly we used zinocin syrup, tufpro tubes and z & d drops for 7 days then we have given 2 amikacin injections for 2 days daily each and after that we have used zanocin oz, vibact and sporlac tab for a period of 5 days, but still he is passing motions for 3 to 4 times a day and mucus is present in the stool, but blood is occassionally present and that to in very very small qty.
So please advice us what is the actual problem, is it a normal or any thing serious pls let us know.
The kid is very active, as usual he is playing., taking food and no fever.
Brief Answer:
It could be antibiotic associated diarrhea of mild protein allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hi....It could be antibiotic associated diarrhea of mild protein allergy.
I have a few questions for you -
1. Did you introduce cow's milk recently?
2. Did the blood in motion start after antibiotics or before giving them?
3. Is there any history of recent introduction of wheat or wheat products?
Please get back with answers and I will be glad to guide you further.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
It could be antibiotic associated diarrhea of mild protein allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hi....It could be antibiotic associated diarrhea of mild protein allergy.
I have a few questions for you -
1. Did you introduce cow's milk recently?
2. Did the blood in motion start after antibiotics or before giving them?
3. Is there any history of recent introduction of wheat or wheat products?
Please get back with answers and I will be glad to guide you further.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear sir,
Previousely We have used antibiotics for cold and cough after that these problems have arisen.
Recently for a period of past 1 month, we have introuduced cow milk instead of dairy milk.
After finishing the antibiotics for cold and cough this problem arisen, but still we are using vibact dry syrup.
Daily he is eating rice, Idly and other easily digestable foods but not the wheat items.
Sir pls suggest me any medicines which can solve this problem.
Previousely We have used antibiotics for cold and cough after that these problems have arisen.
Recently for a period of past 1 month, we have introuduced cow milk instead of dairy milk.
After finishing the antibiotics for cold and cough this problem arisen, but still we are using vibact dry syrup.
Daily he is eating rice, Idly and other easily digestable foods but not the wheat items.
Sir pls suggest me any medicines which can solve this problem.
Brief Answer:
This looks like antibiotic associated diarrhoea
Detailed Answer:
Hi....by what you quote this looks like antibiotic associated diarrhoea.
These are my suggestions for you -
1. Stop all antibiotics.
2. Use probiotic containing Saccharomyces boulaardii like Econorm or G-Norm ....1 XXXXXXX thrice a day for 5 days.
3. Use zinc supplements for a total of 14 days.
As he is active otherwise you need not worry. This will get better in another 4-5 days.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
This looks like antibiotic associated diarrhoea
Detailed Answer:
Hi....by what you quote this looks like antibiotic associated diarrhoea.
These are my suggestions for you -
1. Stop all antibiotics.
2. Use probiotic containing Saccharomyces boulaardii like Econorm or G-Norm ....1 XXXXXXX thrice a day for 5 days.
3. Use zinc supplements for a total of 14 days.
As he is active otherwise you need not worry. This will get better in another 4-5 days.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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