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Reddish or brownish streak in stool
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
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Dr. Jasneet Kamal Narang
Pediatrician
49 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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8 yrs exp
Pune
Nothing to worry if baby is active,playful
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Dr. Devaraja
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11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
He might require antibiotics if symptoms persits
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
If it repeats then may need a course of antibiotics
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Bangalore
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
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
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9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Its normal only it's kind of mucous type
If baby is active and well
Nothing to worry
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