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What Causes Blood Stains In The Stools Of An Infant?

Hi doctor my 1 year 8month baby is having cold since 6 days now he don t have cold but mucus is thr...for cold I started giving sinarest ..from 4th day he had fever so started crocin syrup...from 5th day I starts to give nebulization to reduce mucus from cold n by evening he have loose motion in which mucus was thr but in mucus I could see blood stain Plz help by evening I ll go to doctor till ten plz help
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Blood in the mucus of an infant is concerning for bacterial infection of intestines (also called bacterial gastroenteritis). If it is associated with intense abdominal pain, then the possibility of intussusception should also be ruled out. Stool analysis and culture can determine the need for antibiotics. So please be advised to follow up with her pediatrician as soon as possible. Early initiation of treatment is important for infants.

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Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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What Causes Blood Stains In The Stools Of An Infant?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Blood in the mucus of an infant is concerning for bacterial infection of intestines (also called bacterial gastroenteritis). If it is associated with intense abdominal pain, then the possibility of intussusception should also be ruled out. Stool analysis and culture can determine the need for antibiotics. So please be advised to follow up with her pediatrician as soon as possible. Early initiation of treatment is important for infants. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal