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What Causes Blood In Stool In An Infant?

my baby only 4-5 mth. has been crying constantly recently. she is really hurt. maybe constipating. then when she poop out pebble with little streak of blood. her crying reduce/ she felt better. we recently fed her rice cereal per pedi doctor. or does she need different diet? she is very tired. help
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of blood in stool in an infant which s mainly because of hemorrhoids and fistulas, constipation, hard stool passage, excessive straining during defecation. Need not to worry, it is very common among children. Staining during defecation should be decreased by increasing fibres in diet. You should start taking fiber supplements, such as psyllium or methylcellulose, with fluids may help control constipation. Water intake should also be increased. Laxatives can also be used. If problem still persistis you should visit a gastroenterologist and start treatment after complete examination and prescription.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari

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What Causes Blood In Stool In An Infant?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of blood in stool in an infant which s mainly because of hemorrhoids and fistulas, constipation, hard stool passage, excessive straining during defecation. Need not to worry, it is very common among children. Staining during defecation should be decreased by increasing fibres in diet. You should start taking fiber supplements, such as psyllium or methylcellulose, with fluids may help control constipation. Water intake should also be increased. Laxatives can also be used. If problem still persistis you should visit a gastroenterologist and start treatment after complete examination and prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari