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What Causes Yellow Stool With Blood And Mucus In It?
My 7 year old son has been having problems going to the bathroom. His stools are loose yellowish mustard color with some blood and look like mucus. Only a small amount comes out and had accidents thinking he was farting. No real forming stools. He says he feels like there is a ball there. Do I need to take him to the er
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Hello
Mucoid stool mixed with fresh blood in this age usually occurs due to some bacterial infection of gastrointestinal tract. This condition is known as dysentery.
Less common medical condition is inflammatory bowel disease.In this condition usually symptoms persist for longer duration.
Few surgical conditions like polyps may also cause these symptoms.
So I would suggest you to consult a doctor for proper evaluation and management.
Regards
Mucoid stool mixed with fresh blood in this age usually occurs due to some bacterial infection of gastrointestinal tract. This condition is known as dysentery.
Less common medical condition is inflammatory bowel disease.In this condition usually symptoms persist for longer duration.
Few surgical conditions like polyps may also cause these symptoms.
So I would suggest you to consult a doctor for proper evaluation and management.
Regards
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