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What Causes Blood In The Stool Of A Child?
my daughter is nearly 4 years old and had bright red blood in her stool today. the blood was also spotted in the toilet, and was clearly noticeable on the toilet paper (after wiping). it was more than just a few specs. one her preschool teachers informed me of this when i picked her up late this afternoon. i of course called our pediatrician, and without hesitation, she suggested we take her to the ER. my husband is there with our daughter right now. i haven t heard anything (yet) and would appreciate any insight/advice you could lend in the meantime!
Fri, 9 Jun 2017
Hello,
The most common reason for blood in the stool in a child at this age is a hard stool. It may have only been 1 or 2 times. This is all that is needed. Often some added fiber or a laxative for a short amount of time is enough to alleviate the problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Eric Goldstein
The most common reason for blood in the stool in a child at this age is a hard stool. It may have only been 1 or 2 times. This is all that is needed. Often some added fiber or a laxative for a short amount of time is enough to alleviate the problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Eric Goldstein
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