Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Noticed Blood Spots In Urine Diaper. Given Antibiotics. Concerned.
Hi doc,
I have my 2 and a half months old boy who around 6 weeks ago, had this problem of blood spots in his urine's diaper. We took him to a doc and he gave him antibiotics, the red spots blood like in his diapers dissappeared until last week, we saw very light red spot in his diaper, and then today, one week later saw a bigger spot of blood in his diaper. Its sunday and am a little bit concerned about this. Am his father. Please give me some insight and advice on this.
I have my 2 and a half months old boy who around 6 weeks ago, had this problem of blood spots in his urine's diaper. We took him to a doc and he gave him antibiotics, the red spots blood like in his diapers dissappeared until last week, we saw very light red spot in his diaper, and then today, one week later saw a bigger spot of blood in his diaper. Its sunday and am a little bit concerned about this. Am his father. Please give me some insight and advice on this.
posted on
Wed, 3 Apr 2013
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 29 Apr 2013
Answered on
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
Last reviewed on
Hi dear,
Blood in diaper which is minimal may not be a serious problem as long as the baby is growing well. It could be due to 1. minute trauma in mothers nipple which the baby might be swallowing 2. minute tear in the rectal region which could happen when the baby passes a bit of hard stools 3. Diaper rash if a bit severe can lead to blood. TO be on the safer side just discuss with your pediatrician on your next visit. But till then need not worry much.
Take care
Dr. Balaji Chinnasami MD
Assistant professor Pediatrics
Blood in diaper which is minimal may not be a serious problem as long as the baby is growing well. It could be due to 1. minute trauma in mothers nipple which the baby might be swallowing 2. minute tear in the rectal region which could happen when the baby passes a bit of hard stools 3. Diaper rash if a bit severe can lead to blood. TO be on the safer side just discuss with your pediatrician on your next visit. But till then need not worry much.
Take care
Dr. Balaji Chinnasami MD
Assistant professor Pediatrics
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Skin rash
Loading Online Doctors....