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Red Strings In My 3 Months Old Baby Stools

Hi, my baby is 3 months, and breastfed. He had red strings in his stool. What could they be??
Fri, 22 Jul 2011
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi
welcome to healthcaremagic forum
it is very uncommon to have red string in only breastfeed baby
it is not normal ,
it may be due to some worm or other infection or idiopathic .
you need to consult pediatrician for this.
dont wait to occur it again .
i hope i have answered your question
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General Surgeon Dr. Rajinder Bajoria's  Response
Hello
Thanks for your query.     
It can be due to many reasons ,bleeding from rectal polyp or worm infection .wait & watch if no relief consult child specialist.

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Red Strings In My 3 Months Old Baby Stools

hi welcome to healthcaremagic forum it is very uncommon to have red string in only breastfeed baby it is not normal , it may be due to some worm or other infection or idiopathic . you need to consult pediatrician for this. dont wait to occur it again . i hope i have answered your question