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Reddish or brownish streak in stool

2025-06-17 04:01:15
Today morning i saw my 4.5 month old babys diaper which had small red or brown mucus like streak in her stool, i have attached the photo below hence request to pls confirm whether it is normal. Also baby is acting normal and feeding well currently.
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This can be normal for baby. If the baby is on formula milk, chance is more. But if baby is active and playful, nothing to worry.  Just observe for any recurrence
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just observe for recurring. if child is not accepting milk or became lethargic,  consult doctor

Answered2025-06-17 13:39:29

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If baby is active just observe .If it is repetitive do stool of occult blood.If positive do US abdomen to rule out intussception and consult a pediatrician nearby

Answered2025-06-18 06:54:36

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Nothing to worry if baby is active,playful

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He might require antibiotics if symptoms persits

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If it repeats then may need a course of antibiotics

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If the baby is normal and active it should be fine
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Observe for any recurrence Check out what else child has taken orally apart from milk

Answered2025-06-17 10:31:17

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Its normal only it's kind of mucous type If baby is active and well Nothing to worry

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