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Mucus blood in stool with constipation
My 5 year old son has a problem of constipation from many months. He is anemic too. He is taking toneferon drops from past 2 days but today noticed mucus with blood in loose stool and few constipated stool also. Is toneferon drops causing this bloody mucus stool or what should be done next and he has cold too with mucus also.
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Anemia & Constipation can be even due to worms in stomach.
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Get deworming done along with stool softeners..
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Get a stool examination done.
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Hi..most common reason for blood in stools in kids is due to constipation. If he is anaemic, need to rule out surgical causes.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Constipation can be the reason for the blood in the stools,
Give plenty of liquids/water
Give green leafy vegetables and fruits regularly
Make him sit to pass stools daily.
Reduce milk and biscuits
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Give stool softener (Syr Duphalac) if the stools are still hard
If blood still persists consult a nearby paediatrician.
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