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What Causes Blood In Mucus?
Hi I am writing for my son michael elmer who is 5 years old and weighs about 42 pounds and is 45 inches tall. He has had a bad cold and cough with mucus andI think he swallowed it but when he went #2, I wiped him and there was mucus and blood what could this mean or be??
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Presence of blood in mucous could suggest severe throat inflammation as the most likely cause. It still requires thorough clinical assessment by Physician.
Would suggest you to consult Child Pediatrician at earliest.
Do get back to me for further queries
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Presence of blood in mucous could suggest severe throat inflammation as the most likely cause. It still requires thorough clinical assessment by Physician.
Would suggest you to consult Child Pediatrician at earliest.
Do get back to me for further queries
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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