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Diarrhea With Blood In Stools. Blood Test Done And Is On Antibiotics. What Might Be The Problem?

My son is 16 months old, we came to India from US about one and quarter month ago. He is suffering from diarrhea for about a week. Though his stools are not watery just loose like an apple pulp. I was giving him z & d to control his motions, but he still has a loose stool and today morning I saw bright red blood streaks mixed with his loose stool. Wondering what might cause it? Is it serious? He had watery black diarrhea couple of weeks ago, had a blood test done and was on antibiotics. His motion was then controlled, he had a regular stool for 10 days after completion of his antibiotics.
Sat, 14 Dec 2013
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Namasthe
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Any child presenting with bleeding and loose motion it's important to rule out Intussusception as the cause.
It can be ruled out by ultrasound abdomen and Erect Xray abdomen.
Would suggest you to consult Pediatric Surgeon

I hope it helped

In case you require any further assistance,will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS, MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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Diarrhea With Blood In Stools. Blood Test Done And Is On Antibiotics. What Might Be The Problem?

Namasthe Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Any child presenting with bleeding and loose motion it s important to rule out Intussusception as the cause. It can be ruled out by ultrasound abdomen and Erect Xray abdomen. Would suggest you to consult Pediatric Surgeon I hope it helped In case you require any further assistance,will be glad to assist you. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS, MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon