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Light blood in stool
My son is 6 years old
He is having cold and taking syrups for cough
He had loosemotion twice
Once we observed light blood stains
Please suggest
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More details needed, mostly common due to anal injury these are superficial on stools, if mixed with stool a bit dark red occur due to infection, black means upper intestine problems. In your case nothing to worry as you told light blood stains.
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Blood in stool is a matter of concern, you should consult a pediatrician
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
Early consultations can prevent complications.
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MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Dr. Sushmitha Trivedi
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Next episode take a picture. Will need more details
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Dr. Sakshi Agarwal
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Light blood stains is not confirmatory of anything. It could be a tinge of some partially digested food article too. If otherwise child is fine, having no fever, is able to eat , and is active nothing to worry. Two times loose motions can happen in viral infections too. You can wait. It will settle
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Keep a watch on danger signs
1. Consult pediatrician if there is blood mixed with stools or fresh blood
2. Child is running high grade fever
3. child is lethargic , has decreased urine , is unable to feed anything
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
2 times is a not concern that too light blood stains
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Dr. Akshara Mudigonda
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If there is blood in stools during diarrhea , it is mostly due to bacterial infection and needs antibiotics after proper evaluation . Consult a doctor immediately
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