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What Causes Red Colored Bowel Movement In An Infant?

hello Sir,yes I do have a question regarding my baby.My baby is 11 months 20 days old,and she is having loose motion (ten times a day),from this saturday (30.07.2016) with a body temperature of 100 degree celsius and that too twice a day.She is having Econorm sachet twice in a day and P-125 for fever at 4 hours interval and a dose of 5ml.Now today she had potty which is red in color.Sir,will you please kindly tell us if there is any reason to worry about this reddishness in stool or its just a normal phenomenon,or would You like to suggest any medicine for that.
Wed, 7 Sep 2016
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The symptoms you describe sound like a gastroenteritis to investigate.Red stool suggest an invasive organism is in cause.I will suggest you see the Doctor for examination and work-ups.A stool exam/culture and sensitivity test will be very important in her management as she might need a course of antibiotics.Possible causes include bacteria or parasitic digestive infection.Only the stool exam will tell.You may:
-Continue with P-125
-Econorm
-You may add oral rehydration salt and zinc tablets
The etiologic management of your baby will be after the stool exam.
Hope my answer will help you
Wish you baby a speedy recovery
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What Causes Red Colored Bowel Movement In An Infant?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM The symptoms you describe sound like a gastroenteritis to investigate.Red stool suggest an invasive organism is in cause.I will suggest you see the Doctor for examination and work-ups.A stool exam/culture and sensitivity test will be very important in her management as she might need a course of antibiotics.Possible causes include bacteria or parasitic digestive infection.Only the stool exam will tell.You may: -Continue with P-125 -Econorm -You may add oral rehydration salt and zinc tablets The etiologic management of your baby will be after the stool exam. Hope my answer will help you Wish you baby a speedy recovery