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Why Does My Son Have Mucous And Blood In His Stools?
My 3 year old grandson has mucous with a small amount of blood in his stool. He has also been c/o his tummy hurting and his knees and back hurting over the past 3 days. No lethargy or vomiting. He has an appt with his pediatrician this afternoon. What things can cause these symptoms and how worried should I be?
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Hi DEar
Welcome the HCM,
Sir, the baby has developed stomach infection. DYSENTRY.
REQUIRES STOOL CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY TO GET THE EXACT BACTERIA CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND EXACT DRUG TO BE USED.
IMPERICALLY ONE CAN START OFLOXACIN TO GET THE EARLY RELIEF.
hOPE THE QUERY IS ANSWERED.
THANKS
Welcome the HCM,
Sir, the baby has developed stomach infection. DYSENTRY.
REQUIRES STOOL CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY TO GET THE EXACT BACTERIA CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND EXACT DRUG TO BE USED.
IMPERICALLY ONE CAN START OFLOXACIN TO GET THE EARLY RELIEF.
hOPE THE QUERY IS ANSWERED.
THANKS
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