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What Causes Red Stools And Fever In A Child?

my three years old son has been sick with fever an dflu like symptoms for one week period in which he did nor eat .He just drink a lot of apple juice diluted with water, otc medicine. After one week, he is fine but still is eating almost nothing. I have noticed his stool is very red- purple omogen color. Can be an internal bleeding/
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hello,

There are two possibilities here -
1. Acute bacillary or bacterial dysentery.
2. Intussception.
He needs immediate medical attention. Please take him to the nearest emergency room.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Causes Red Stools And Fever In A Child?

Hello, There are two possibilities here - 1. Acute bacillary or bacterial dysentery. 2. Intussception. He needs immediate medical attention. Please take him to the nearest emergency room. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu