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Mucus blood in stool
My 4.8 year old child suffers from constipation from many months. From 3 days he is having a kind of blood with mucus in stools. He is anaemic also when tested 4 months back. His stools are green colour and eats lots of chocolates. What should be done. I have attached the picture of stool. Is it anything to be worried about.
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Avoid chocolates and biscuits..
Switch over to healthy snacks like fruits and salads.
Next Steps
Bowmuv sachet 1 twice a day for 1week can be used for digestion and to treat constipation.
Health Tips
Get a stool test done asap.
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Might be due to infection or constipation...
Get done abdomen sonography..
Stool routine report..
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
Give loads of fluid.
Blood in stool in ur case could be due to constipation or due to infection.
Get stool rm done and give more and more vegetables and fruits.
Long standing constipation needed holistic approach and proper guidance..
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better to consult first and then proceed with treatment as it will become more difficult in the later period
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Could be due to constipation
Give green leafy vegetables and fruits
Plenty of liquids/ water
Sit for potty daily
Avoid excess milk and biscuits
Next Steps
Stool softener like Syr Duphalac
If still blood in the stool, do USG abdomen
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Dr. Sanju Yadav
Pediatrician
15 yrs exp
Noida
Blood and mucus in stools is indicative of infection.The baby is to be treated with antibiotics
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consult your nearest Pediatrician
Health Tips
Avoid chocolates and junk food.
Maintain a healthy balanced meal
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