Red streaks in stool

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My son is almost 9 months old. he eats rice khichdi in lunch. today for the first time i gave 2-3 small pieces of tomato in the khichdi. In evening i observed very little bright red streaks in his poop. it came towards the end of his poop. I am feeling worried. can tomato be cause for that? he is an active happy baby otherwise and doesnt have pain or discomfort passing stools. stool is not hard also.what can be done? please advise.

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Dr. S. T. Pushpam Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. S. T. Pushpam

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi. Just see if there are any rashes in the anal area. Tomatoes may not be the cause.

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