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Regarding the babies potty
Hello doctor, i am not able to understand that why my baby is doing potty that comes with little bit blood on it on day before yesterday. And yesterday she didnt do potty and today also. I can't able to understand what to do or not. May daughter is of 10 months. Please give some advice to me doctor.
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A small amount of blood in the stool of infants is most commonly due to constipation, which can cause small tears (anal fissures) in the anus as your baby passes hard stools. If she has skipped stools for a couple of days, it’s likely she is experiencing constipation, which is relatively common at this age. However, there are other, less common causes for blood in stool, so it is important to monitor her closely.
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Monitor diapers and stools: Take note of the color, amount of blood, and frequency of her bowel movements.
Gentle diet changes (if she is eating solids): Offer pureed fruits (such as prunes, pears, or apples), and ensure adequate hydration (breast milk, formula, or some water if advised).
Observe for warning signs: If you notice large amounts of blood, persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, swelling, fever, refusal to feed, excessive sleepiness, or if the baby appears very unwell, please seek immediate medical attention.
Avoid self-medication: Do not give any medication or laxatives without consulting a pediatrician.
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A small amount of blood in the stool is often due to straining or minor cuts near the anus, especially if the baby is constipated. Since there’s been no stool for 2 days, it’s important to soften the stools with more fluids and fiber-rich foods. Watch for any recurrence of blood or signs of discomfort, and come back if needed. Most cases settle on their own.
Next Steps
Increase fluids: Offer more breast milk or formula
Can add small sips of boiled and cooled water if advised
Adjust diet: Add fiber-rich purees: prunes, pears, papaya, spinach, oats
Avoid bananas and apples temporarily (can worsen constipation)
For hard stools or straining: Gently apply coconut oil around the anus
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Red flags:
If blood recurs
No stool for >3 days
Baby has distension, fever, excessive crying
Weight loss or poor feeding
Stool becomes black or tarr
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Can be due to Hard stools , more history is required
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Mostly due to constipation
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Dr. Akansha Mittal
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
New Delhi
It seems that your baby is having constipation.
You need to give her fiber rich food,
Next Steps
Maintain hydration
You can use glycerine suppository
Try to give black grape raisins, by soaking it over night then blend it with water, strain it (remove seeds). This works well.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.
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Dr. Abhishek Khandelwal
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Raipur
Probably constipation
Consult sos
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
A Minor amount of blood in stools can be due to tears in the mucosa of anus especially in case of constipation.
Offer the child lots of fluids and high fibre diet
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
That's due to Constipation
If your kid is passing Hard stools then it will some tear in anal region which causes minor bleeding
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