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What Causes Diarrhea With Blood In Stools In A 2 Year Old?
My son (2 1/2 years old) has had blood (jelly like) and loose stool for the past 3 weeks. He was admitted 2 weeks ago, and had a barium enema done. The barium enema confirmed intussussception. He was in the hospital for 3 days and as his stool normalised was allowed to go home. 2 days later he started passing blood in the stool again (but not jelly like). I took him back to the paediatrician and he prescribed smecta to stop the bowel movement. He did not pass motion for 4 days. When he passed motion finally, it was normal. He passed normal for about 2 days before he started passing blood in the stool again since yesterday. He has had 3 motions today. He has not complained of any pain in the abdomen and his stomach is soft (not hard or bloated). Can I get your opinion on this doctor. Thank you.
Thu, 8 Sep 2016
intussessuption can be treated either by pneumatic reduction or by surgery route , in cases of pneumatic reduction the rate of recurrence is high , a possibility of your child to have another intussessuption is more likely since you didn't mention any surgery done to him
I recommend another visit to his pediatrician and bring the concern on
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I recommend another visit to his pediatrician and bring the concern on
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