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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements With Blood In Stool In An Infant?
Question: Sir I am not given rota virus vechine in time, now can I give my baby is 5 month running.?
My baby doing poty 5,6 times a day with blood in her potty, what is the cause. Is it serious
She feed lectogen stage 1
My baby doing poty 5,6 times a day with blood in her potty, what is the cause. Is it serious
She feed lectogen stage 1
Brief Answer:
Rotavirus vaccine can be given but after ruling out infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Wleomce to HCM.
I have read your query and understand the concern.
Rotavirus vaccine can be given up to 8 months in child but should not be beyond that.
So,you can give rotarix vaccine (1st dose) and the second dose after 4 weeks from the first dose.
However,the infection part must be ruled out first before giving vaccination as your baby is having blood in stool.
Blood in stool in 5 months child is NOT normal.It could be due to some infection or may be allergic to milk protein or could be something else.It must be evaluated further.
Since you are giving Lactogen-1 to your child,I would want to rule out the chances of infection by doing routine blood and stool tests but the allergic part is unlikely here.
Also,let me know the overall condition of your child like 'is she playful or lethargic'?
Any other symptoms like fever?
Since how many days you are noticing blood in stool?
You can also see some nearby Pediatrician (child specialist) who may order these routine tests to figure out the underlying cause.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip kabra
Rotavirus vaccine can be given but after ruling out infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Wleomce to HCM.
I have read your query and understand the concern.
Rotavirus vaccine can be given up to 8 months in child but should not be beyond that.
So,you can give rotarix vaccine (1st dose) and the second dose after 4 weeks from the first dose.
However,the infection part must be ruled out first before giving vaccination as your baby is having blood in stool.
Blood in stool in 5 months child is NOT normal.It could be due to some infection or may be allergic to milk protein or could be something else.It must be evaluated further.
Since you are giving Lactogen-1 to your child,I would want to rule out the chances of infection by doing routine blood and stool tests but the allergic part is unlikely here.
Also,let me know the overall condition of your child like 'is she playful or lethargic'?
Any other symptoms like fever?
Since how many days you are noticing blood in stool?
You can also see some nearby Pediatrician (child specialist) who may order these routine tests to figure out the underlying cause.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip kabra
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