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What Could Cause Slight Bleeding Seen In The Diaper Of A One-year-old?
Question: what might cause a few drops of blood in the diaper in a one year old female baby? No fever or other signs of sickness, Baby cries when wiped off , stops crying after diapering. Bleeding only one time, yesterday. Happy baby, reliable daycare, no fear of people. Any ideas?
Brief Answer:
Infective diarrhea or diaper rash
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It could be a mild infective diarrhea and as the baby is cheerful - you can leave it as such.
However, if she develops loose stools and vomiting, she might require antibiotic therapy.
The other possibility is a diaper rash. Apply topical emollients and it will get better.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
Pediatrician, Pulmonology
Infective diarrhea or diaper rash
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It could be a mild infective diarrhea and as the baby is cheerful - you can leave it as such.
However, if she develops loose stools and vomiting, she might require antibiotic therapy.
The other possibility is a diaper rash. Apply topical emollients and it will get better.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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