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8 years old blood in stool
My daughter is 8 years old and her stool had blood, she doesn't have any pain but she got daiheria and keeps popping after every meal. Please suggest
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Blood in stool with diarrhea in an 8-year-old should not be ignored.
Most common causes:
* Bacterial infection (dysentery)
* Intestinal infection causing inflammation
* Anal fissure (less likely if no pain)
* Post-infectious colitis
Since she has:
* Diarrhea
* Passing stool after every meal
* Blood in stool
This suggests likely **infective dysentery**, even if she has no pain.
What you should do:
1. Consult a doctor the same day.
2. Stool routine/microscopy may be needed.
3. She may require antibiotics if bacterial infection is confirmed.
4. Start ORS immediately to prevent dehydration.
5. Give light diet (rice, curd, banana, khichdi).
6. Avoid oily, spicy, and junk food.
Go to hospital urgently if:
* Fever high
* Child becomes weak or dizzy
* Large amount of blood
* Severe abdominal pain
* Reduced urine
Do not give anti-diarrheal medicines without doctor advice.
Blood in stool always needs medical evaluation, even if child looks okay. Please get her examined today.
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Looks like dysentery
Needs admission
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Consult physically to nearby pediatrician.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Diarrhoea with blood in stools you need to consult urgently Pediatrician physically there could be infection in stomach
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Dr. Mariyam Jahana Shirin Kattayadan
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello.. child needs to be examined by a paediatrician ..This could be a case of dysentry which warrants antibiotics…
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As of now please take care of the child’s hydration with WHO ORS, or homebased liquids like coconut water/ rice water/ plain water..Strictly avoid sugary drinks or fruit juices..keep an eye on the urine output and alertness of child..please consult nearby paediatrician at the earliest
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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