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hi I have a 3 year old boy that has blood an mucus in his poop for the past 4 months his ped. gave him antibiotics but it hasnt worked....they did a barium enema but the results were negative...x-ray negative as well ...he eats well an plays,....he doesnt complain of any particular pain......now they wana to do a endoscopy....help
Hi, Thanks for asking. In my opinion an endoscopy is required. There might be possibility of polyps or ulcers which my not be picked up on barium. Also if a biopsy is required it may be taken. I hope i have answered your question.
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What Causes Blood In Mucus Of Stool?
Hi, Thanks for asking. In my opinion an endoscopy is required. There might be possibility of polyps or ulcers which my not be picked up on barium. Also if a biopsy is required it may be taken. I hope i have answered your question.