RBC and occult blood in stool of toddler

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Hi, my child has been complaining of tummy ache for last 2-3 months ,did his ultrasound and found lymph nodes are enlarged. Did blood test ,liver test which came normal. But stool test suggested occult blood,pus cells ,mucus and RBC (15-16). Doctor has put him on antibiotics..but he has no loose motions but actually passes stool every second day.earlier he used to pass every day. What could be the reason for such high rbc

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Dr. Hussain Kotawala Pediatric Surgeon 11 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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Requires abdomen and rectal examination Rule out tuberculosis, meckel,fisure, polyp

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